Rule change, please
by Grant Brisbee on May 26, 2011 7:01 AM PDT
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When the Giants won 103 games, they missed the playoffs. The next year baseball said, oh!, wild card! When the Giants had home-field advantage in the 1997 playoffs, that meant opening with two games on the road. That sucked. The next year, baseball shifted to the 2-2-1 format.
Maybe another rule change will come a little too late for the Giants. And, man, how I hope it does. Barreling into a catcher adds nothing to the game of baseball. It never has. Every time I'd watch Pete Rose barrel into Ray Fosse, I'd think how messed up it was. It never really hit home until now, but it's the only element of contact in a non-contact sport. It's like the NFL using Scrabble to decide games that are tied after regulation -- it's the exact opposite of how the rest of the game is played.
Take-out slides at second can cause an injury, but there's something more organic about sliding a little late or wide. A player putting his head down and leveling a catcher is legal, and it's nonsense. I understand the logistical aspect -- you can't run through second or third base, so you have to slide,and first base is a force out, so there's no reason to knock the ball out of the first baseman's hands.
But there has to be a way to eliminate crazy-violent collisions at home plate. You can't decimate a catcher in college. They're able to enforce that somehow. There's no way to eliminate contact altogether, but there's a way to eliminate the strategy of plowing into a catcher so hard that he drops the ball. We're storming the administration building, folks. We're going to burn bras and draft cards and effigies, and we'll get this fixed.
After we stop openly weeping.
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Everything is broken.
Everyone is broken.
by Deleuzian on May 26, 2011 7:07 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
I’ve never seen a night so long
When time goes crawling by
The moon just went behind a cloud
To hide its face and cry
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The HORROR...
the horror
The man the myth the legend... Matt Cain
by Pitching WINS!!!! on May 26, 2011 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely. I’ve never understood why people seem to think that what is basically a football play is a fundamental part of this game, and I’ve never understood why baseball as a business isn’t more interested in preserving the health of its stars.
I posted this in the PGT last night
I agree that the hit was legal and clean as viewed by today’s standards. I am just not sure how today’s standards can stay the same. This is a dangerous play where serious injuries will happen and that they have happened for many years does not justify that they should continue to happen.
I agree it was legal
I don’t agree it was clean.
When you’ve got the plate open and you take the catcher out, you’re playing dirty. Legal, but dirty.
if the Dodgers win the World Series, I will set myself on fire
Not really
I’d agree if Cousins saw that Buster had dropped the ball and crashed into him anyway, but he thought Buster had it and he was going to be a dead duck.
Baseball players are taught to lower there shoulder at that point and to try to jar the ball loose from the catcher.
I’m going to the game today. I will be armed with my box of kleenex and throw my snot-filled tear soaked used tissues at Scott Cousins.
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Does MLB have a witness-protection program Scott Cousins could join?
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by SituationalLefty on May 26, 2011 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions
The question MLB should ask itself:
What does the full contact play at the plate add to the game and who does it take away?
Is this where people put witty comments and quotes?
Just call interference
you can’t block a runner’s attempt to get to a bag. If you do, interference. Call this on catchers and catchers would see no point in blocking the plate.
Catchers are generally in the act of receiving the ball. It doesn’t constitute interference.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
I agree
As it is now written, it is not interference. A fielder is allowed to catch a ball. However, you must agree, at times, the cacher is not trying to catch the ball as much as trying to block the plate. Buster had no business putting his foot in front of the plate before the ball got there. That was intentional and had nothing to do with catching the ball. The attempt of that foot was not to catch the ball but to block the plate. Catchers are the only fielders who do this. Stay out of the way until you have the ball.
by Orange Blood on May 26, 2011 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions
his foot was nowhere near blocking the plate. look at this and you will see:
http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/726961/posey.gif.opt_medium.gif
It doesn't look dirty to me.
Posey’s bottom half wasn’t blocking the plate, but his upper body was turned around and in Cousin’s path ready to tag the out (he must have thought he had the ball). Cousins did what baseball players all do in that situation.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I agree with that. I am not saying it was dirty. I am just saying that he was not blocking the plate.
After watching the play over and over last night (I didn't sleep much) - here is my conclusion:
The play was not illegal. The play was not dirty. Little used outfielder Scott Cousins had made up his mind to challenge a throw, any throw hit to the outfield. Realizing Nate has a strong arm, he realized it was going to be a close play at the plate at the moment he left third base. If you ask most MLB players, in that situation, they would say that the decision to bowl over the catcher or hook slide is made at the last possible split second. In this case however, I am only speculating that Cousins had made up his mind much earlier – hence the upper torso missile launch from a solid six feet from home plate. A dirty play? In my opinion, no. An unnecessary play? Absolutely. But here you have a .158 borderline major league player who was in the middle of killing the rally with a FC groundout in the 12th. He had clearly been struggling this year and could easily find himself roaming centerfield for the New Orleans Zephyrs before the year is over. In an industry where big paydays and meager paydays are separated by small gaps, I understand how THIS happened. Until the rule is changed, dumb plays will continue to happen by players who do not have much to lose.
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by Penitentiary Face on May 26, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Excellent analysis.
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by glenallen hill's waterpipe on May 26, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Agree
You are right. Runner had the whole plate to attack and instead attacks the catcher. Again, rule change is necessary. If catcher is not in the way, the runner must avoid contact. If catcher is in the way, interference. This was a case of malicious contact.
under LL and NFHS rules only, all runners are required to attempt to avoid collisions; if a runner fails to do so, he is guilty of malicious contact, which is one kind of offensive interference
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interference_(baseball)
by Orange Blood on May 26, 2011 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions
easy to do
I was wrong. There was too much of the plate for the runner to say he had no plate. Runner had the plate but decided to go to the catcher. Fine by the rules now, but that is not the way it needs to be.
by Orange Blood on May 26, 2011 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions
That is exactly right. You can say all you want about how it was split-second decision, but so is the decision of a gunner on a punt coverage team who has to pull up when the receiver signals fair-catch. Cousins lowered his shoulder and veered up the line in an act that was obviously intended to hit Posey. He did not break the current rules, but I hope that the one good result of this play is that future catchers will be protected as a result of the “Buster Posey Rule”.
According to a couple of players
it’s not a split second decision. You make it halfway down the line.
if the Dodgers win the World Series, I will set myself on fire
Which, if that’s true, gives them roughly two seconds. Not a big difference.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
It is sad to say.
But if this had happened to Henry Blanco, Chris Ianetta, Miguel Montero, Yorvit Torrealba, we probably aren’t having this discussion today.
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by Penitentiary Face on May 26, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
We had this discussion when it happened to Carlos Santana.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
He can see a clear path to the plate, but he can also see Buster’s in great position to tag him first if he tries.
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These types of hits are exactly the ones that the NFL is now trying to eliminate from football.
Close plays at the plate are almost by definition going to be plays where the catcher doesn’t have adequate time to properly anticipate/brace for the hit.
I guess I was in the “hadn’t given the safety aspect all that much though, and close plays are exciting” line before, but this certainly makes me think more seriously about that position.
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Sorry to nitpick
But what happened to Buster is not equal to a defenseless receiver over the middle. Regardless of what MLB chooses to do (or not do), Posey was not defenseless, and certainly not in the manner that NFL receivers going up to make a catch are.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Sorry to nitpick
But yes the two are pretty equivalent. Buster is watching and trying to catch the ball in front of the plate and then turn and make a quick tag. He is stationary and is a sitting duck for a runner with speed coming in to plow him over.
The two events are very similar.
Sorry to nitpick
Watch the ESPN Science segment from today regarding the impact to a catcher. Here is what was shown: at 18 mph, the baserunner delivers the equivalent of 3200 lbs of force – both parties feel the impact, but the force is transferred from the body in motion to the stationary body. Equivalent to a QB getting hit from the blindside except for the fact that with modern day football equipment, the force is absorbed by more than 40%. In my opinion, the football hits seem to be more severe only because we see more of them – but queue up some of the hits on catchers, I think you will agree that this ranks up there as one of the most dangerous plays in all of sports. It just doesn’t get much attention when it is happening to the Henry Blancos, Rod Barajas, Jeff Mathis or Koyie Hills of the world.
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by Penitentiary Face on May 26, 2011 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Bruce Bochy has never played in the NFL. You don’t need to be a baseball player to recognize that they are qualitatively different.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Right. Just because Bochy says he’s defenseless doesn’t mean he’s actually defenseless. Defenseless by baseball standards, sure. But what happens in the NFL is worse, I would almost say, by an order of magnitude.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
I agree with you, but I think the general trend in sports is to try to take high risk plays like this out of the game. The NFL and NHL have surely worked to do so. The home plate play happens so rarely that the game will be fine without it.
I don’t disagree with changing the play, I just ask that we try to keep some modicum of perspective on the issue.
Yes it was a bad, ugly play, but James Harrison has nearly paralyzed multiple guys. Posey, at least, was low to the ground and had a shred of a chance at defending himself.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
I agree with you. Obviously there NFL comparison is not perfect, but the relevant point is that the NFL and other leagues are acting to reduce the especially dangerous plays. MLB should as well and I expect they will.
I'm not hopeful for change.
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You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
If we are filing our "wishes" for today
I wish it was 24 hours ago, Buster is healthy and the game ends in any fashion which allows Buster to not have to spin his foot around straight to tie his shoe.
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by Penitentiary Face on May 26, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry, I have been informed by Twitter this morning that this opinion is unacceptable. Thanks.
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That metaphor got away from me.
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to log on to a website they typically avoid (because their grownups) to tell us we’re all being a bunch of babies.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Standing in the baseline without the ball is against the rules.
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not even close?
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
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Yes
Cousins is running right down the line. Buster is on top of the plate without the ball.
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On top of the plate? At the end of the play he was, but when Cousins lowered his shoulder and moved up the line, Posey was well in front of the plate.
When Cousins lowered his shoulder Buster is turning his body right in Cousins path (down the baseline). Again, Buster is turning his body into the baseline without the ball in hand. Because of Posey, Cousins did not even touch the bag. If Mota had been able to retrieve the ball & tag Cousins he still should have been safe based off of Posey’s interference.
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"Well in front of the plate"
Read: six inches, while setting up to move into the line on his glove hand side.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Glove is right in the baseline. My point stands.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
he didn't go into his glove.
If he’d run into Posey’s glove, hoping to jar the ball loose, Posey probably wouldn’t have been injured
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Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
It’s pretty obvious he wasn’t expecting a swipe tag.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
and that changes...what exactly?
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Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
It explains when he went for the chest protector, which is where most catcher’s hold the ball to keep it from getting knocked out.
By the time he realized, I’m sure he was already committed.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
well, sure
the only problem with that is that the chest protector wasn’t in the baseline.
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Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
I think he thought he might have had the ball, it was a split second play
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He was turning into the line to make the play before he had the ball in his glove. He was out of the line, and moved towards it to block the plate. He just turned too soon and never got hold of the ball.
Given that it happened in maybe the span of a half-second, it’s not a play that’s going to be ruled interference.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
with or without the ball
Cousins had predetermined he was launching himself in an attempt to dislodge the ball from Posey. Upper torso first launch from 6 feet away into the lefthand side of the plate. Not illegal, just poor judgment from a fringe player hitting .158 trying to avoid roaming centerfield for the New Orleans Zephyrs come June.
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by Penitentiary Face on May 26, 2011 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
This makes the rule change simple. No need to have collisions at all. It is either a tag play if the catcher receives the ball before the runner arrives, or it is interference and the run scores.
This is how little league does it, and there is no reason why it cannot be applied to all levels.
Actually obstruction
The defense obstructs, the offense interferes.
Where are you?
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- Shock or Disbelief
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Guilt
- Depression
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by The Enchanter on May 26, 2011 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Belt will come up hit .400, 35 HRs, 150 RBIs and lead the Giants to back to back championships with the help of a new fixed Posey. That’s somewhere between Anger, Bargaining and irrational thinking.
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Denial
Buster was rolling around because he was upset he dropped the ball. The distraught that usually drops all the way to the lump in your throat dropped all the way to Buster’s ankle. That’s how bad he felt.
After a coffee & a danish he’ll be feeling better this morning.
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depression
Guilt was “This is my fault for wanting the Giants to tie the game”
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i blame huff
and that pushes me to new levels of depression because of the joy he brought us last year
Agree
Warning: Totally Unwarranted, irrational rant to follow:
I blame Aubrey Huff. In so many ways. If he wasn’t rediculously craptacular in his first 3 at bats, we may never see extras. Hell, I’d gladly change a 6-4 loss for a 7-6 loss where Posey got hurt. So it’s his fault for getting the game tying hit. And to top it off, if he would have simply hit a walk off homer in the 9th instead of tying it, Buster would have today off because it was a day game after a night game, not because he looked like Lieutenant Dan after he fell out of his wheelchair. And finally, if he were a player with at tiny bit of defensive prowess, he would have caught Infante’s liner to end the 12th after doubling off Cousins, Buster could have just hit a walk off and we all would be happy.
There you have it, scientific, factual, indisputable evidence that all of this was Aubrey Huff’s fault.
by RenoGiantsFan on May 26, 2011 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m am alternating between acceptance and anger, which is where I am most of the time.
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Acceptance and Hope
Because Buster Posey and the 2010 San Francisco Giants won the fucking World Series, and I will always love them for that.
That actually sounds like bargaining :-(
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Depression
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It's Posey time!!
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I’ve made my way over to acceptance. It happened. If the hope is around, it must be buried next to the remote under all of this depression.
by rightcenterfielder on May 26, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Depression
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Still in the anger stage here
unless you call wanting Sabes to make a move to get Reyes the “bargaining” stage, I may be in the middle somewhere.
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by Penitentiary Face on May 26, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I certainly didn’t sleep well last night…
Boy, I can’t wait to see what today brings =/
I came, I saw, I told bad jokes and left.
Yeah, I drank a whole lot and stayed up late.
Just to make sure that when I woke up this morning,
I would know that everything sucks.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
The other thing
When Buster comes back, we need to move him away from Catcher. First Base, maybe 2nd ala Biggio. But no more foul tips or collisions at the plate, please.
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He may not have the range for 2B but his bat would be welcomed there.
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I don't think they should move him but...
IF they choose to it almost has to be 2B because of Belt and Panda. Sign Hardy and you’re set with a pretty sweet IF for a while.
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The obvious solution would be to switch Posey and Sandoval, although of course that would not happen. They should be sharing time.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Why is this obvious?
Buster is a way better catcher and Panda is just as good a hitter. Seems pointless to me.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
If you want to move Posey off catcher, I mean.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
He’s the only good player the Giants have who can catch other than Posey, though.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
If your concern is that your best offensive player is put in a vulnerable position by playing catcher, putting Panda there instead of Posey is a zero sum game. They’re of equal skill on offense. (Plus Posey is a better catcher.)
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I’m not actually advocating this; I’m just saying that it would be the best option if you don’t want Posey to catch. I would be in favor of Sandoval catching a couple of games a week, though.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Every effort needs to be made to see if Posey can continue at catcher.
If not, you can’t waste his talent at 1B. I could see him playing 3b with his range and hands.
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by Penitentiary Face on May 26, 2011 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Left Field.
Though I still think he should remain at catcher.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Unless his ankle is shattered, he should be able to come back. It may be a year or more, but he will come back (and yes I am a doctor- though not remotely an orthopedic surgeon).
I hesitate to ask
but that collision from what you say – could that have caused a shattered ankle? And if so, what are the chances of recovery in that case?
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it is not even remotely useful to speculate. I have no idea. But i can tell you that x-rays are done and read instantly and normally, the word comes out within minutes or hours that they were “negative”. That they did not report the results last night makes me worry that this is an extremely bad injury. Baggs did not help me with his report…
The french have a word for this kind of situation
shitfuck
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by Kestrel76 on May 26, 2011 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
and here all this time
I thought you were a captain. I’ll never trust your maritime law opinions again.
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by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Tell Tennille I said hi!
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by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Him getting hit again on a play like that
would ‘lower his value’ a lot more significantly.
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no
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no to what? To moving him?
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yes
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
well
thanks for your insight.
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You can consider moving him to middle infield. But at first base, he’s an average and maybe below average player. And that seems like the most likely outcome.
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Fair point
But my counter point is that if he keeps getting injured or hurt at Catcher, then his value drops even more significantly.
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Then you must think that no good offensive player should stick at catcher? I’m not sure where you’re going with this.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, just look how it ruined Carlton Fisk’s career!
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
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After a collision, Carlton Fisk said he would never block the plate again. And he meant it.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions
The number of players who have extended
offensive careers behind the plate are far less than any other position in baseball. Wear and tear is far worse for catchers than other positions. There are obvious exceptions to the rule (Fisk, Bench, Posada) but the fall off for catchers offensively in their early 30’s is dramatic. Pointing out one player doesn’t change that.
Neither does the fact that certain injuries, specifically foul tips off the mask (concussions) and hard collisions at the plate (concussions) tend to happen only to catchers. That’s my point.
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Obviously, I was being flip. But I can think of a LOT more catchers who had long careers as good hitters than I can think of catchers who successfully transitioned away from the position after establishing themselves on the major league level AS catchers (I can only think of two of those: Craig Biggio and Todd Zeile).
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I think
that with Buster there is a higher probability of success given that he played until 3 (or 4) years ago at Shortstop/Pitcher. I also think that the amount of work he has to do behind the plate really saps away some of his offensive firepower. I am probably in the severe minority, but I do feel that at 1st, Buster will be able to hit well enough to be above average.
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You might feel that way, and you might not be wrong, but the scouting and the statistical projections trend against that, and that is the basis for the majority’s counter-opinion to yours.
Fair enough
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I think that honestly he doesn’t have the bat for 1B, he’d be like James Loney at 1B, just doesn’t fit though I believe Buster is slightly a better hitter, I don’t think that he has the power and hit over his head last year in the power department. Plus 1B is the only place he could play, he doesn’t have the range to play the middle infield.
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It's Posey time!!
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He should stay at catcher, his hitting and value is as a catcher and he loves to play that position and I don’t think he would be afraid of going back. Things like this happen, but players come back look at Santana.
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It's Posey time!!
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do you guys have any official word on the condition posey is in yet?
that was just brutal
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 40
baggs talked to a Giants official yesterday who could only say “not good” over and over again. Not good.
Favorite all-time Giants?
The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
i saw the ankle snap on the replays
but did they say anything about his head hitting and dragging on the dirt?
this kind of crap shouldn’t happen
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 40
From his reaction it didn’t look like he had any problems with his head, no one has said anything about that.
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The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
No one has said “ankle” yet either, I don’t think. But I’ve heard “leg” used.
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by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope it was the leg...
a broken leg may take a while, but it’s pretty simple to fix usually and doesn’t leave lasting effects. A broken ankle seems much more complex and dicey.
Knees are part of the “leg”.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I considred that...
the need for an MRI doesn’t strike me as good. A simple broken leg usually just calls for an x-ray. Doesn’t it?
I am sad.
The MRI shows soft tissue damage, ligament and tendon damage, etc. X-Ray doesn’t really do that.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions
They have an x-ray machine at the yard, so I’m sure that’s where he headed immediately. Like NSCEGF says, I don’t think they have all the other imaging machines there so that will have to wait until this AM, and hopefully they fed him some pain pills and got him some sleep to wait for those to open.
I’m sure Mrs. Posey didn’t get any sleep, or the good burghers of Leesburg.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Got chopped
Here’s a healing song from the Republic of Georgia to go with the weeping.
And yes, the rule should be changed.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I almost threw up last night after watching it happen.
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by calpolynate on May 26, 2011 7:35 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
After the first replay I stopped looking. I hate when they loop injuries like that over and over and over.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions
i was mostly sick over the apparent seriousness of the injury to none other than posey. but ya, that too.
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
Mos def, the missus was crying and I didn’t want to see it happen again and again.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions
1st Giants game this year.....
I have to say that was one of the greatest come from behind sequences I had seen in person in the 9th. The coliseum would have had 4k people left in extra innings the GIants emptied out at like 25k. When i heard the Posey collision I knew things were bad…Ouch…
He also said they called for the cart, but Buster refused to get on the cart and wanted to walk off the field on his own.
/cries.
The San Francisco Giants are the World Champions.
by The Enchanter on May 26, 2011 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I knew that’s what he was doing. Figures.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I honestly think Cousins was (and remains) in over his head. It’s not a play he wanted to be a part of, and I don’t think it was a particularly good attempt to knock the ball out, either. The last thing he wanted to do was see anybody get hurt.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
It wasn’t dirty, but it’s still the only play in baseball where one guy lowers his shoulder and launches himself into another.
it wasn't dirty
but it should be
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Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
FUCK FUCK SHIT FUCK DAMN ASS FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 7:41 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Devestating
Kuip just said it on KNBR. Devestating blow for the franchise.
by FireBrianSabean on May 26, 2011 7:43 AM PDT reply actions
And the game of baseball.
The San Francisco Giants are the World Champions.
by The Enchanter on May 26, 2011 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Buster Posey
is young, and strong, and athletic. He is also better than you. Many, many players have been maimed or killed in car accidents or plane crashes or died from illness, or worse.
I have faith in Buster, and hope everyone can maintain perspective. Let’s hope he gets good treatment for whatever his injury is, takes the time to heal properly before coming back, and look forward to the day we pack the yard to welcome him back to the field.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
???
ESurkamp giants fans are about to be in for a treat with the most recent callup! is it public knowledge yet? dont wanna spoil anything
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JAX!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 7:46 AM PDT up reply actions
DRAFT PEDIGREE
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Better in a can.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions
it would shock me
he’s apparently still rehabbing.
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I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Maybe they kept him close in case there was a need.
Considering Tejada’s performance, and DeRosa’s injury there was already a need for an IF.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
Wait – Brandon Crawford IS FROM PLEASANTON?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
If it’s Surkamp saying it, doesn’t that make it perhaps more possible that it’s a current Flying Squirrel?
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FREE BELT!
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SUSPENDERS HALF OFF!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Doubt it’s Belt. Probably someone that would be making his debut
by kingofthacove on May 26, 2011 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s Rohlinger, guys.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Steffes’ Treat!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Johnny Monell?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Heard it was Crawford
From a friend of mine who works for the Squirrels, said he wasn’t 100% sure though.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Does Surkamp even know Crawford?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I don't know
I’m not familiar with either one of them. He texted last night before Posey got hurt that he’d heard that’s who it was going to be. However, I would expect that there’s going to be multiple call-ups given Posey, Grant and Ford are all hurt.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah
I was guessing it was a catcher on the Flying Squirrels because I’d figure Surkamp would know the catchers better and obviously the guys in Fresno suck and Monell has been pretty bad this year, but has been okay otherwise.
Maybe something like Belt, Monell, Crawford?
They’d have to clear two spots on the 40 man though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I’d imagine that RyRohl isn’t in danger of being grabbed by another club.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Let’s dump Hinshaw and move DeRosa to the 60 day DL before we take RyRohl off the roster.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Definitely one for the C. Casilla maybe has a “setback” and finds himself on the 60-day? Or Ford?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Or Mark DeRosa...
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
oh yeah
Unless they just pay him off.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I think we have a new shortstop.
Brandon Crawford’s sister’s Twitter
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
well, this is at least kind of interesting
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Probably not the right choice, but interesting.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Basically,
there isn’t a SS who can hit that we can put on the team. So why not upgrade the defense? I like the move, but that’s probably mostly because of the novelty of Crawford.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
That’s a reasonable take
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Ransom?
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DEFINSIVE SPIECIALIST
/clank
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL.
Hopefully it’s only a couple of weeks. But what’s the alternative? No DeRosa, no Sandoval (for 3B not SS), no Grant, and Tejada is the worst regular in MLB.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
Really?
This guy worked out pretty well…
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t care how bad Crawford is. He can’t be Bocock bad! He can’t! That’s un-possible!
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
As Tommy Shaw once said
Ne dis jamais, jamais.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
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by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Seems likely. Bocock sucked at Single-A when we called him up. Crawford was a league average hitter in Double-A last year.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
what?
Bocock – terrible hitter in Augusta
Crawford – Average hitter in Richmond
Therefore Bocock = Crawford?
I dun get it
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Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
No, I’m saying it seems likely that he won’t be Bocock bad.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
ah, that makes much more sense
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Same here
I think that Ford showed the Giants the value of bringing up incomplete players who have one plus-plus skill to play on the bench. I like the move for that reason. Also, he can’t hit worse than Migsucky…can he?
Hope the revamped swing is for real too. Which is something I wasn’t aware of, but could make a big difference for him.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Ford sucks, though.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Not at baserunning he doesn’t, also he’s not bad on defense. Crawford is the same thing essentially, great late-inning defensive replacement who can also be used to pinch run.
Also, I was aware that he revamped his swing in the offseason and has cut down on the K’s. Granted that’s at A+ San Jose, but still, it’s reason for hope.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s a pretty terrible baserunner. Look at his SB/CS.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Baserunning is a lot more than SB/CS.
Going from first to third and scoring from second on hard hit singles is also baserunning and where Ford’s talent lies.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, yeah
But anyone who causes that many outs on the basepaths isn’t doing the team any favors.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Small sample sizes are small. Also, developmental samples are pretty misleading.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
My eyeballs tell me he is very fast, but not a gifted runner in the sense of having great instincts and awareness.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Isn’t his SB% in the minors like 80%, or am I misremembering?
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I was just last night thinking how nice it would be to have the same feeling about balls hit to the shortstop as I do with balls hit toward second.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Anibal Sanchez no hitter!
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After the 9th inning last night, I remember thinking “wow, the Giants are going to win AND I get Stanton’s line for my pokemonz!” I am not proud of myself.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I have him on most of my teams
He’s been on an incredible tear. I’m not starting him today though.
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May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know but there is a McCoven who knows him from HS.
Cant remember who.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
Crawford?
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It's Posey time!!
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From the Fresno Grizzlies website
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Holy crap it is real. Sign twirlers? Are they a substantial portion of the Fresno economy?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
my gfs best friend is moving away
and her family is moving away too, and when she told me this was sad day for her, after 2 minutes of silence i finally said, “posey is injured.”
she understood.
give me a break.
aggressive baserunning is a part of the game. I mean, really, you’ve never cheered one of your players for trying to either knock the ball loose from a players glove, or impede a player’s ability to make more plays? I understand you’re devastated – that’s going to hurt. But come on.
I’ll get the tar. Someone grab that bag of feathers over there.
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by TheLetter2 on May 26, 2011 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Ssory Doc.
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by rotorueter on May 26, 2011 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions 19 recs
Seriously?
You are seriously coming here to say that?
by FireBrianSabean on May 26, 2011 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I really don't like the Phillies
But I am a fan of the Good Phight and most of the folks over there. Don’t come here and besmirch their good name with such a douchey move.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions
You can’t tell me that you’d take it better if this happened to one your Phillies – the player who represents the present and future of the franchise. Please go elsewhere.
The San Francisco Giants are the World Champions.
by The Enchanter on May 26, 2011 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Go. away.
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Hello troll.
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It's Posey time!!
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give me a break.
Not exactly the best way of setting the tone.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
by Solidarity on May 26, 2011 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think you’ve just contradicted yourself there maybe without noticing. You don’t come to this site daily, weekly, or likely ever. But when our star gets hurt you show up to comment. That, to me, indicates that you are trying to stir things up.
You’re not only the guy who slows down to watch the aftermath of the car crash, you’ve shown yourself to be willing to roll down your window and yell out, “Next time use a blinker!”
Here's to the Dodgers and their bucket of suck.
It was not a dirty play as it is now written. Just part of the game. However, does it need to be? What is lost and what is gained by this action? Would you miss these home plate collisions if they were gone?
No, not at all. Home plate collisions are unnecessary and asking for injury.
But oh, where are all the people who post and laud the “juggernate” collision with the Chinese catcher today?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions
This.
Same with Velez flipping Russell Martin. It wouldn’t have been funny if Martin got hurt. Consequences matter.
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
by EliminateMe on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Natto made a Barrel Roll gif one time that was funny until we realized the player involved got hurt.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s becoming abundantly clear that Natto is an inhuman monster.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
An inhuman monster with a heart of gold.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I call him Goldor.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
In retrospect, should have gone with Goldar.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
BECOMING CLEAR??
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Right here. Part of the reason I venerate catchers so much is because they risk plays like that.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been against home plate collisions for right around two years now. It’s the only play in baseball that encourages one player to hurt another. Even the slide into second is borderline, but, Shane Victorino aside, that one gets used, in practice, with an eye toward breaking up the play without breaking ankles. Plays at the plate don’t. They get used, in practice, with an eye toward doing the maximum amount of physical harm possible to a guy whose hips are most likely still facing away from you.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Totally agree
and the take-out play at second has undergone a rule change to protect the defenders. Also the players are sliding which limits potential for harm as well.
ditto
I’ve been against them since the Pedro Feliz – Catcher incident.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
I liked them when I was younger because I thought the looked cool and JT Snow seemed to be good at them.
As I began to become conscious of the realities about how injuries work in sports and what they mean to individual lives, I slowly turned against them. Just a few years ago, I landed firmly in the “these plays are simply not enjoyable to watch” camp.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I was against them before
but since my ACL tear, I can’t really bear to see them at all.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
One year in
thats all he lasted one year…..
last year at this time we got our prospect, after so much frustration we got him. Now this.
Ahh the baseball gods are cruel.
He will be back but will he be the same?
Pitching and defense wins championships, but oh those dingerz....
Depends on the type of injury.
Of course, my brain doesn’t allow me to answer in any way other than, “Nope. He’ll never be the same.”
WE CAN REBUILD HIM
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Do we have the technology?
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Thankfully he didn’t injure his shoulder. I think he will come back from this injury and be just fine hitting the ball, but probably will be a little bit slower.
One year in
thats all he lasted one year…
He hurt his ankle, he’s not dead.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Yeah, that’s a littttle over the top
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Broken leg now, but rec’d anyway.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Okay...
baseballmarty marty lurie FP just texted me and suggested the Giants take a good look at Pudge Rodriguez..good call..
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
"Things I never thought I'd see #47783: Schwarzenegger applauding Ryan Rohlinger" -- Your mother, Nov. 3, 2010.
As much of a self-promoter as he is, I’m surprised F.P. isn’t suggesting himself.
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
Not a bad idea
The Nationals have Ramos and Flores, with Norris in the minors. Pudge is definitely expendable.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, if the Nats wouldn't trade Adam Dunn for Edwin Jackson and prospects last year,
I’m pretty sure their cocksure GM is going to start by demanding Lincecum, Cain AND Bumgarner. And that’s the base of an offer.
Not so much
This year is a pretty deep draft that is pitching rich. I think Rizzo was weighing Edwin Jackson and prospects against what he would get out of a 1st round pick. Also, I’m not sure that that deal was offered.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Get the man some stem cell treatment and we’re good to go
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
And then I get the third email this week nagging me to donate money to Boston College
Fuck you, Boston College.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
by jponry on May 26, 2011 8:05 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
Did they forget about all those times you (I assume, like me) visited the registrar’s office to endorse multi-thousand dollar loan checks over to them?
I suppose at least they’re not glossy mailers, which I just pitch. Emails are essentially costless.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
If your tuition wasn’t so damn high, I’d be happy to give you some money.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Nice that they target MBA candidates like you! They want your stock options jporny!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually she’s an OVERPAID TEACHER, so she should have lots of money.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
it's true
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
DON’T FORGET TO DESIGNATE BC AS A BENEFICIARY OF YOUR LUXURIOUS PENSION!
(and just wait until you get off the stanfurd registrar’s list and onto the “employed alumni potential donor” list!)
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
I dunno, I have to guess that Stanford at least knows we’re all teachers.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Thank you for educating the youth of America! Please donate generously! Our endowment is hungry!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
You haven't graduated yet
There’s plenty of time to hit you up. The school has plans for you, almost alum.
My tuition's not high
Will one of you give me some money?
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
Seriously
If your tuition wasn’t so damn high, I’d be happy to give you some money.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Seriously
If your tuition wasn’t so damn high, she’d be happy to give you some money.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Seriously
If your tuition wasn’t so damn high, I’d be happy to give you some money.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
Seriously
If your tuition wasn’t so damn high, I’d be happy to give you some money.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
It is true
The Mccoven just repeat everything jponry says.
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
I get the same thing.
Did it go like this, “VCU reached the Final Four this year, be part of something bigger and donate to the alumni fund, blah, blah, blah, blah” Glad you kept Shaka Smart, I’m not footing the bill though.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions
“Hi, I’m calling from the UC President’s fund. Remember when we kept the baseball program in limbo for a year? GIVE US MONEY OR WE’LL DO IT AGAIN!”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
My wife and I both got calls recently from FSU, asking if they could talk to our parents, so they could try to get donations from them.
WE’RE GRAD STUDENTS IN OUR THIRTIES FOR CRYING OUT LOUD.
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
Well, to be fair, they heard about McC and must have assumed you lived in your mother’s basement.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions
It's only been a year since I graduated
And I’m already getting the “Please donate to Sacramento State” newsletter.
I have no idea how they have my current phone number
I’ve moved 4 times since I graduated but they still call a few times a year.
by paboperfecto on May 26, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
We got a letter from UCLA Law
Addressed to both me and my husband (the actual grad.)
All he could say was “HOW THE HELL DID THEY KNOW WE GOT MARRIED?!”
At least they don’t call anymore.
The students they hire at UCLA fund are so aggressive
They should just go into sales, forget college. We broke down and donated after 20 minutes.
I used to feel bad when getting the calls from undergrads, nice and eager and all.
But I worked there once, for one day, and was very amused when Glengarry Glen Ross came out and explained what those cards with the big green X on them were, and why I got them on the first day. “They’re nuts. They just like talking to salesmen.”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I told my alma mater that my donation was helping them save on postage, electricity, and manpower costs by asking them not to contact me.
If I want to pony up for a degree that isn’t yet paying me a living wage, my people will call your people.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
damn
the Giants play in 4 hrs. I can’t even muster up a care in the world about that.
Pitching and defense wins championships, but oh those dingerz....
I wouldn’t be too sure about that.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions
ESurkamp Eric Surkamp
if you can look at the people that mentioned me. one of them was right!!! haha
Sounds like Monell or Peguero
Favorite all-time Giants?
The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
I'm going to guess Monell
If only because the catchers at Fresno are SO bad. And Monell is at least slugging .400!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
And because Francisco Peguero still hasn't played yet this year
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I know Stewart can’t hit, but bringing Monell up seems weird. Weren’t there concerns about his defense last year?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez and Crawford also mentioned, but also neither in AA
Favorite all-time Giants?
The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
there is a 0% chance they call up Hector Sanchez
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
though it would be fun to have 3 Sanchezes on the team
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Well Crawford is on a rehab assignment though isn’t he? B/C he started the year in Fresno.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
He broke his finger in ST.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Man the baseball gods ARE cruel
Someone mentioned this above but, damn, almost the the day Posey is called up last year. And today, the gods taketh their young son away. Too soon!!
come on people
Let’s have a little optimism for the moment. For Buster’s sake, on the off chance he or someone he knows is reading here.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
What?
You’re implying he or someone he knows would dislike my comment, if they saw it. Why
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Because no “gods” took anyone away. I don’t really think anyone named Posey is reading here ATM, but suggesting he’s dead is a little over the top and probably not going to make them feel better.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
My bad, not suggesting dead just… called down. like the reverse of being called up a year ago.
All I’m saying: the baseball gods, like all nonexistent dios, giveth and taketh.
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was pretty cool when Nate blew up the catcher in the Olympics
I don’t feel good now.
Chris Ray is not Bengie Molina.
I never want to see that image again.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
By the way
There were a lot of Braves fans in the game thread last night. They seemed like fine people, although the timing was kind of bad.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Wow. Looks like a very similar play.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
“I know the rent is in arrears
Dog has not been fed in years
It’s even worse than it appears,
but it’s alright…”
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Still at the whistling through my teeth and spitting stage over here.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on May 26, 2011 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Everybody!
CAIN
TIMMY
BUMGARNER
DIRTY
WILSON
makes me feel a bit better, not much but a little bit.
Pitching and defense wins championships, but oh those dingerz....
If it's any consolation
Remember, Cleveland’s Carlos Santana got trucked by Ryan Kalish last year and wrecked his knee, but he’s come all the way back with no ill effects to speak of. That doesn’t do Giants fans any good today, but it’s worth thinking about.
Good call
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
nicely said
and, but for concussions, hasn’t he been injury-free to this point in his baseball life? Healthy is better than broken when it comes to healing/rehab.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions
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by kingofthacove on May 26, 2011 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Shit shit shit shit.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
And, it's over:
Unofficial update: #sfgiants Chris Stewart and Brandon Belt called up. Ford to D.L. Posey has broken leg and torn ligaments.
So out for the year, huh
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
BUT WHAT ABOUT BRANDON CRAWFORD’S SISTER
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
He hit like Johnny Bench in spring training for a few days.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Looks like a singles hitter who manages to draw a few walks. Maybe a marginally better hitter than Whiteside.
Yeah it doesn’t really matter
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
He was called up on my MLB the show game when Buster got Hurt. He's tied for second
on the team with 22 Home runs. LOL VIDEO GAMES
Could be out for 2 years.
Might take as long as a year for everything to heal up right, or as long as 18 months. And then there’s getting into/staying in baseball shape which is going to be tough, given the injury. And a baby on the way, other priorities!
getting into baseball shape
is the one thing that concerns me not at all. Rushing recovery, well, let’s keep the faith.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Kuip made a great comment on KNBR this morning
Said that in any other sport, there is some kind of punishment for a defense-less player. It’s true in football and basketball and even hockey, and yet in baseball, you can derail a catcher and it’s called being a “gamer.”
I think there needs to be some kind of change. There’s no reason James Harrison KOs receivers in a game where that hitting is expected and gets fined, but a baserunner does the same thing and that kind of stuff is just “part of the game.” There needs to be some kind of consequence.
What can I say...I like Colombia and I like Carlos Willoughby...It's win-win.
This is how Twins fans must feel.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Or Mets fans after Cain hit Wright in the head. It obviously wasn’t on purpose, but I can’t blame them for hating Cain.
by kingofthacove on May 26, 2011 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions
SHIFT+WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED LAST NIGHT!?!?!?!?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
We just had to fight back in the 9th
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm so fucking numb right now
Go ahead!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions
he sounds too blue to cry
Vs RHB, 2008-2011 FIP: Romo 2.6, Mota 3.7, Lopez 4.1.
Vs LHB, 2008-2011 FIP: Romo 2.7, Mota 4.8, Lopez 3.7.
Maybe this is cruel, but I am finding these “Doo-dee-doo, waking up in the morning, opening up McCovey Chronicles…….WHAAAAAAAT??!!?!?!?!?!” type posts to be kind of funny.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
slight variation for me
I fell asleep when the Giants were way down, but then woke up. Got up for a bit. Decided to check on the score.
“Oh, hey, we tied it, what the fuck!”
(pause)
Aw, shit, sac fly.
(pause)
Wait, why did they bring in Whiteside now instead of letting him pinch hit for Mota?
(pause, checks the news)
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
Easy answer, make it an automatic out to lower your shoulder in to a C...
that’ll stop it then and there. I’m with you, there’s just no reason for it and it seems wholly out of place with the game. Yeah, it’s legal and all. But for MLB and their franchises, it’s about time they look at it similar to how the NFL does QBs. These guys, like Posey or Santana could have Hall of Fame careers derailed in its infancy because of a stupid play like this. How much money is lost from losing that highly marketable star? Or if a big money C like a Mauer or McCann get blasted, making a potentially $100m contract wasted money because some 4th OF or backup 1B got hosed?
Why? Why? Why?
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
I think there should be fines too
It works in football. Works in basketball. Works in hockey. Why the hell does MLB feel like they can’t fine people, ever?
What can I say...I like Colombia and I like Carlos Willoughby...It's win-win.
we are talking about Bud Selig's MLB
Expect nothing, hope for a Band-Aid.
Sure, if you want...
but if you make it an automatic out to lower your shoulder in to another player, that eliminates any incentive for these players to do it, and you kill the problem at it’s source instead of having to punatively fine someone after the damager has already been done. A $50,000 fine doesn’t put Posey’s leg back together.
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
I'm not saying not make it an automatic out
I think there should be some kind of rule similar to a flagrant two or penalty in football: an out, perhaps an ejection and then a fine. I mean, look at Bynum’s hit in the playoffs: double technical foul (free throws), ejection and then fine. You hit them with all three, and people will think twice about those kind of collisions.
Of course, this won’t happen with Bud Selig
What can I say...I like Colombia and I like Carlos Willoughby...It's win-win.
True, and I can't disagree with you...
but I think if it’s an out, the incentive to do the fineable action is eliminated, so you won’t have to fine anyone for doing something they never do. Did I jumble sentence that up enough?
http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/
In most of baseball and softball
that is an automatic out and ejection.
If Nancy Kerrigan ...
can comeback from that, Buster doesn’t need 15 days on the DL.
"Sharp grounder hit to Uribe to Thompson, for one, to Clark- DOUBLE PLAY!"
by FanFavoriteNo36 on May 26, 2011 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess Surkamp probably meant Belt.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
But then what the hell is Brandon Crawford’s sister talking about??
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Maybe he’s coming too.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
TWSS I don’t have it in me
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I miss those heady Judy Steffes days.
LESBIAN STALKER!!!!!
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
FUR PIE!!!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Do you guys think maybe Buster is actually a middle-aged man who sold his soul to the devil to win the World Series for the Giants
and unbeknownst to us, this injury is all Satan’s doing? :(
All I ever wanted
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions
No, but I did laugh at the mention of Miguel Tejada’s “37th” birthday yesterday.
"I'm not sure what the hell charisma is, but I have the feeling it's Willie Mays." --Ted Kluszewski
by Rick Parker (Lewis) Can't Lose on May 26, 2011 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Belt and Crawford called up
Acording to AmyG twit via KNBR
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
I haven't seen her say Crawford yet
She said Belt and CStewart
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I imagine it's all three
Given the other reports. Would seem to make sense and would send Ford, Posey and G-Briz to the DL.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
They still need 2 40-man spots, right? Crawford isn’t on there.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions
DeRosa to the 60-day DL.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, Posey can go on the 60-day DL. And Alex Hinshaw can go away.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
ew
Forgot about that sad detail in hopes they’d keep him on the 15-day while his sprained ankle healed.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
The Giants chose a really good time to win the World Series.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Is there a bad time?
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
I need to go make copies but
I just can’t
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I feel sick, can’t seem to shake it, it’s stirring up all kinds of memories for me of hanging it up. I really feel for Buster and hope he comes back okay.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey Giant fans
I’m really sorry about the Posey injury. I feel terrible for you guys; not just because of the loss of production, but also because of the loss of enjoyment you get from watching a young superstar like Posey play for your team every night. He’s been nothing less than a beast and if he played for any other team I know how much I’d enjoy watching him. I remember the feeling I had last year when Tulo broke his wrist and I don’t wish that feeling on anybody.
Hope Posey comes back strong for you guys. I want to win but I don’t like any injuries to star players; really hate this for you guys.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on May 26, 2011 8:27 AM PDT reply actions 9 recs
It is
I hate to say it but the D’backs are really in this race now.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on May 26, 2011 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I think they're going to win it
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
But not the Dodgers. Definitely not the Dodgers.
Still, I don’t think Arizona’s pitching will hold up.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Yup.
Plus, I doubt Ryan Roberts is going to keep up the Pablo Sandoval impression.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
If they find a way to do it with that rotation
I’m going to spend the entire offseason banging my head against a wall.
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on May 26, 2011 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
nicely said
We say bad things about Tulowitzki but when he wrecked his hamstring I didn’t really enjoy watching Ianetta playing 3B (and was at that game).
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Green'd
And thank you.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Thanks
/weeps
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
KNBR just said
Broken leg, torn ligaments.
That is a totally effed up limb right there. Car wreck bad.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
6-12 is the norm. Just think about it:
Bone and muscle have to heal and then you have to do physical therapy to strengthen them again, and who knows what extra stress catching does to the legs.
I was being conservative not being a doc. but that's what I was thinking.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
But this is essentially Jason Kendall.
I know it didn’t look as bad but I think that was the same kind of injury Kendall had.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
And wasn’t a lot of his value in the whole leadoff-catcher thing?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s going to need surgery.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
They still haven’t said what, exactly, was broken, but that sounds a lot like a knee to me.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I had a friend who had this injury in college. He was an RB.
Took him close to a year.
it was a leg broken just above the ankle.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
You know, I may be stupidly optimistic, but I don't think this ends our season
It’s a tough blow but the Giants are gamers and can get through this. It’s time for everyone else to step up. Pablo back soon. If Belt can have a rookie year that’s a third as good as Posey’s, that’ll help a lot
In other words
WHEN YOUR LUCK IS BATTIN’ ZERO
GET YOUR CHIN UP OFF THE FLOOR
MISTER YOU CAN BE A HERO
YOU CAN OPEN ANY DOOR, THERE’S NOTHIN TO IT JUST TO DO IT
YOU GOTTA HAVE HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEART!
Yeah, I think any time you lose your best hitter who plays a crucial defensive position as well, with no depth
and an active roster of slumping oldsters, you gotta be optimistic.
This is 2009, at best. I await my Spilborghian grave.
Please no
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Can I be honest, guys?
Let me preface this by saying that I feel absolutely awful for Buster Posey. He got rocked, and it looks like his ankle/leg might be pretty messed up. I definitely hope he heals up as good as new and that he returns to his prior playing form.
However, I think it’s a bit of a knee jerk reaction to call for these types of plays to be banned from baseball. Nine times out of ten, there’s not going to be any injury. I mean, people, it’s part of the game. I know that it sucks right now that Posey got hurt, but it’s part of the game. It’s been part of the game forever, and taking it away would be completely stupid and reactionary.
I’ll probably catch hell for this post, but that’s my opinion. You guys run an excellent blog over here. Don’t get too mad at me.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 26, 2011 8:29 AM PDT reply actions
AND BAD UMPIRES
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
And the spitball! And playing without gloves! And racial segregation! And throwing the ball at a baserunner to tag him out!
“The game of baseball is being spoiled by allowing players
to wear these abominations known as mitts,” said Boston’s Harry Schafer.
“Players do not have to show skill in handling balls with those mitts in their
hands. Those who cannot play without them should get out of the game and give
way to those who can.”
goddamn mitts, how do they work?
YOU GOTTA TIP YOUR CAP
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Kinda like PEDs
It was just part of the game. Everyone did it.
What can I say...I like Colombia and I like Carlos Willoughby...It's win-win.
It's all part of the game....
Until your catcher has a broken leg and torn ligaments.
"Though that reminds me of a quality razor and mr. t story
he said once nellie was freaking out in locker room telling them how badly they sucked in first half. And he was so made he didn’t realize he hadn’t zipped up from his pee and his junk was hanging out." -Tafkasam
by Badly Browned on May 26, 2011 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions
It is historically "part of the game"
but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a stupid rule that needs to be changed.
It makes no sense to have a defenseless player taking a hit from a player lowering his shoulder on a full run. No sense at all. Like was mentioned above, even hockey calls foul on a “good hit” when the player is defenseless and the hit is particularly malicious.
Baseball needs to change its rules. I’ve said this in the past even before this injury.
Catchers aren’t really defenseless. For one, they have on more gear than the runners. They can set their feet and get a good base, and they can brace for the collision.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 26, 2011 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
But they're being blindsided
the runner knows where he’s going, the catcher is looking at the ball, not the runner.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Catcher's gear
is to stop a 5-ounce baseball.
The catcher is a stationary target meeting a full speed runner.
Is this where people put witty comments and quotes?
by kasutori_Jack on May 26, 2011 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Watch the replay of last night
and tell me again that Buster wasn’t defenseless.
The rules allow Cousins to do what he did last night even though he had access to the plate. The rules are wrong and need to be changed. What Cousins did last night would get him suspended from any of the games I umpire.
That's because you're not a Major League Umpire.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 26, 2011 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t enjoy reading your posts. Please return to Youtube to converse with your peers
by Rdubya on May 26, 2011 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It’s so hard to find good places to troll the intertubes these days!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I had a feeling posting here would just start a shitstorm.
I’m not trolling. I was just stating my opinion.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 26, 2011 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Those two sentences are mutually inconsistent.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Posting when you think it will start a shitstorm
is the definition of trolling.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
This
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Go jump in lake.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Have a rec
The trolls are out in force today. Can’t you all just let us mourn?
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Never said I was
But even from a business point of view, it doesn’t make sense to me for MLB to put some of its most valuable entertainment assets at risk from these sorts of plays.
It used to be "part of the game"
…that toddlers would ride in the middle seat in the front row of a car without a car seat or even a seatbelt.
it used to be part of the game that middle infielders could get absolutely abused by runners going into second
and it was a bad part of the game and they changed it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Even though you made that number up, a play that results in injury 10% of the time is still bad.
by kingofthacove on May 26, 2011 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Totally. It’s not “9 times out of 10, everything is fine!” It’s “1 time out of 10, there’s a catastrophic injury.”
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I guarantee you that a collision at home plate doesn't result in catastrophic injury 10% of the time..
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 26, 2011 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Nobody cares about your half-assed statistical calculations based on conjecture and reckoning
Go back to the Shadow!
Hey Sandoval, mix in a salad. Everyone else, mix in a walk.
by Woody'sShed on May 26, 2011 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Easy to say
When it’s not Brian McCann.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
by Solidarity on May 26, 2011 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It happened with Estrada in '05. That didn't change how I feel.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 26, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
They need to fucking change the rules. Bad rules need to be changed. This is a bad rule.
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
To be honest, I've read a lot of opinions on the rule, and this is the only site where the consensus is overwhelmingly that the rule needs to be changed.
Take that as you wish.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 26, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the only overwhelmingly intelligent site.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
And for what it’s worth, the “majority is right” implication is pretty darn frail.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
There shouldn’t be that 10% of those who get injured. Not when it’s completely unnecessary to put two people in harms way like that.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Was at the game last night
The bot 9th was friggen amazing. Especially since some people around me decided to leave and I told my brother “Nah, let’s see what happens.”
Then, in the 12th inning, I really had to fight to stop crying when I saw Posey ling there like that.
This. fucking. sucks.
"Though that reminds me of a quality razor and mr. t story
he said once nellie was freaking out in locker room telling them how badly they sucked in first half. And he was so made he didn’t realize he hadn’t zipped up from his pee and his junk was hanging out." -Tafkasam
lying*
"Though that reminds me of a quality razor and mr. t story
he said once nellie was freaking out in locker room telling them how badly they sucked in first half. And he was so made he didn’t realize he hadn’t zipped up from his pee and his junk was hanging out." -Tafkasam
by Badly Browned on May 26, 2011 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions
So without Posey to call the game for him
does this mean the Legend of Ryan Vogelsong is over?
Fortune favors the lucky.
It’s only just begun…
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Broken Leg and Torn Ligaments
IMO, everyone should look at "out for the season" as a best case scenario. Honestly, after hearing my father’s medical opinion after seeing the injury, I’m really really worried about his career.
Also, Chris Stewart and Belt recalled from Fresno
Um… did you father medically examine the injury, or did he watch a replay on the teevee?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions
He stayed in a Holiday Inn last night!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just the replay. But he’s a rheumatologist and he works with athletes, so his opinion has some weight.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Also, whenever you’re dealing with blood flow, there’s concern. Just remember Garrison Hearst and his broken ankle
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
So...
McC meetup this afternoon to collectively throw ourselves down the stairs?
Adopted Giant - Carlos "Don't Call Me Wallaby" Willoughby
CSN fight fight fight!
@MUrbanCSN Mychael Urban
Though unconfirmed officially, a #SFGiants clubhouse source tells me word swept thru late last nite that Posey has broken ANKLE, knee ligs
Favorite all-time Giants?
The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
hmmm
I guess I’ll take that over a knee at this point. There are a lot of command ships!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
shite
readfail. Ick.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Is that better?
It’s probably the bottom of the tibia or fibula, broken leg or ankle same thing. The knee ligaments are the real problem, I’m thinking.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
This what I was thinking as well
Usually when people talk about a “broken ankle” it usually is a broken tibia or fibula. I have several friends who have had broken these “leg” bones down by the ankle playing baseball or softball. They usually require a plate and several screws to support the bone during healing.
It takes several months to recover but not fully and they’ve never been the same after that although all are playing again, just not a full capacity.
My sister broke both tib & fib
and wasn’t the same for about 2 years. But she was in her 40’s and not an athlete.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I can tell you from personal experience with the ankle
That the recovery for that alone will be 8-10 weeks before he’s even off crutches. Compound that with the knee ligaments and this still doesn’t look good.
Croix De Candlestick: You'll be a better person for reading | My adopted Giant: the next Buster Posey, Johnny Monell
I remember when I thought
I’d be excited to see Belt get called up. Now, I’m just whatever.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I guess best case right now
is that Belt comes up and hits like Posey 2010, Crawford plays GG defense at short and Eli Whiteside doesn’t embarrass himself. Huff starts hitting again and Pablo comes back strong in a couple weeks.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
by jponry on May 26, 2011 8:35 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Done
We got this. There’s hope inside
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Amy G already tweeted/texted or something that Belt and Stewart were recalled.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I would like to be able to find this particular part of the multiverse post haste!
Because I don’t think we’re living in that one.
Exactly. Rec'd for the optimism.
Jim Harbaugh is our future!
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
Yes. Yes I do.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I'd be happy with that.
It will probably be someone else though.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I would not be the least bit happy about that
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not going to lobby for rule changes.
I’m simply going to wish Posey the best in his recovery. That is some seriously f’d up crap right there. And he was just starting to heat back up in recent weeks…
Don’t over-react, guys. He’ll recover, and the Giants will still be playing every day. And with that pitching staff, they just might stay in this thing.
If all else fails… look at the trophy. I look at my replica on my desk, or the logo on my hat. It gives much comfort. ;)
Jim Harbaugh is our future!
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
Nah, the rules need changed
and I’ve been saying this even before the injury to Buster.
It is a relic of a rule and it is inconsistent with every other part of the game other than “take-out” slides at second which I also think should be gotten rid of.
Eh
I don’t feel strongly either way. I kind of like the ability to knock the catcher on his ass, but I’m not so sure its worth the risk for both players. As for take out slides, while they’re not totally banned, umpires do have discretion to decide a runner was blatantly trying to make a take out slide (like not even touching 2nd base on the slide).
Jim Harbaugh is our future!
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
If Torres was the one barreling down third base and bulldozed the catcher and he got hurt, no one would be whining about a rule change. Be objective.
This is beyond torture. This is beyond baseball.
Correct
Schierholtz blitzing the Chinese catcher in the olympics.
Favorite all-time Giants?
The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
Go away.
But seriously, go away.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
So what, I’m man enough to admit that I’m crying. Just not the time and place for your comment. Now go away.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
If Huff hammered A.J. Pershitski this wouldn’t be written. It is baseball.
I can only be nice to one person a day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either.
by GiantMalcontent on May 26, 2011 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Piershitski deserves every awful thing that happens to him though.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
And more
I can only be nice to one person a day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either.
by GiantMalcontent on May 26, 2011 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I always celebrated Chili Davis and Jack Clark crushing Scoscia so I feel like a fuckface
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I still celebrate that happening
But Scioscia used to park his ass right in front of home plate. There was no getting around it.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Objectively, the Marlins fan would probably be whining.
And thanks for characterizing it that way, ass.
I love how when collision injuries happen in baseball it exposes the blowhards who watch not for the game itself but for bloodlust.
ALL SPORTS ARE CONTACT SPORTS IT’S PART OF THE GAME I WANT TO SEE GUYS SMASH INTO EACH OTHER BECAUSE I CAN’T HIT PEOPLE WHENEVER I WANT!
I don't agree
I don’t watch hockey for that reason. But stating ‘we need a rule change’ only after YOUR golden boy is hurt is disingenuous.
I can only be nice to one person a day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either.
by GiantMalcontent on May 26, 2011 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Taking life situations that affect you and rethinking your previous attitudes in life because of what has now affected you is utterly ridiculous.
by paboperfecto on May 26, 2011 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why would you ever change your opinion based on real-life experiences?
I just don’t see that catching on.
My son used to always move a barstool into the living room and jump off it. I always told him not to because it could tip over. Once it tipped over and he hit his head pretty hard on the way down. He tried to stop after that but I told him he’d already made his decision and had to keep jumping off it.
by paboperfecto on May 26, 2011 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I hate to break it to you, but it's not going to change.
/end scene
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
So when you read about someone else's catcher hit ...
That is a fake life experience.
I can only be nice to one person a day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either.
by GiantMalcontent on May 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think you are reading "real-life experience" correctly
But stating ‘we need a rule change’ only after YOUR golden boy is hurt is disingenuous.
What do you mean “you people?” The demand for a rule change has been around for a while. It’s another opportunity to bring it up, and hopefully it brings focus on it since a lot of people haven’t been paying attention.
and also after the C - Feliz incident
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
It's not disingenuous you moron
It’s irresponsible not to look at the situation again
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Love the name calling
Helps. Why didn’t you look at the situation the last time this happened?
I can only be nice to one person a day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either.
by GiantMalcontent on May 26, 2011 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Because it didn’t happen to someone I cared about.
This is how things change, ready? Something happens, people discuss whether or not it should happen, and if enough support- it changes.
Times like these are in fact the perfect time for discussion. It would be disingenuous to discuss this topic with any heart on Jan 5th when there is no baseball
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Agree that it won't be talked about Jan. 5
But it should be. It also isn’t being talked about, with any true seriousness, by the fans of all the other teams.
I can only be nice to one person a day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either.
by GiantMalcontent on May 26, 2011 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Not true
I have been worried about this exact thing happening to Buster from the time he arrived. I’m sure fans of other teams with valuable catchers worry as well.
No personal attacks please
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This
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Let me think about it
Nope, I can think of at least one person.
Torres isn't a star
It has to do with the league taking protective measures to ensure that their most marketable players stay on the field.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
This is the point I'm trying to make.
You hate it when it affects your team negatively, but you love it when one of your runners runs a catcher over and scores…It’s just part of the game, and it’s not going to change.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 26, 2011 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
It won't change. I hate to break it to you, but it won't.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 26, 2011 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
That's why football keeps helmet to helmet hits, and basketball allows clotheslines on guys to the hoops
they did it in the old days, guys. It’s part of the game.
What can I say...I like Colombia and I like Carlos Willoughby...It's win-win.
You can stand in the way, risk getting run over, and try to make an out, or you can get out of the way if you’re that concerned. That’s baseball. These guys are getting paid a lot of money to play, and they know that’s it’s an inherent risk of the game.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 26, 2011 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I can’t imagine anyone would ever ban the beanball, or take protective measures to mitigate being hit in the head. You can stand there, risk getting hit, and try to make a base, or you can duck. That’s baseball. These guys are getting paid a lot of money to play, and they know that’s it’s an inherent risk of the game.
The beanball is banned
Newer/improved helmets are constantly being tried and there is a zero tolerance policy for throwing at hitters.
It is precisely the fact that these guys are being paid the big bucks that MLB should do everything they can to protect their most valuable assets.
And god knows I wanted JT Snow to destroy Pudge.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
At least Pudge had 2 or 3 seconds to see Snow coming down the line and face him head on.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve always thought it was ridiculous that this was part of baseball.
by kingofthacove on May 26, 2011 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
Every single time that happens, no matter what teams are playing, I think someone is going to get hurt.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Perhaps not.
Most likely the fans of that catcher’s team would be the ones calling for a rule change and they may correct in doing so. Sometimes, you don’t realize something until it affects you personally. Now that we as Giants fans see how what happen yesterday can horribly effect the team, why can’t we realize now it may be best to have a rule change?
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by thirteen on May 26, 2011 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think that’s kind of ridiculous. It implies that we’re all either heartless or idiots 99% of the time. If we’re “man” enough to shrug off someone else getting leveled, it’s wildly hypocritical to want Cousins’ head on a pike.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Well I never said I want Cousins' head on a pike.
In fact, I don’t fault the guy because I felt what he did was a baseball play (as it is being played now). I can only hope though that perhaps in the future those kind of hits wouldn’t be acceptable baseball plays.
Don’t ever wrestle with a pig. You’ll both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it.
1 Cor 13:13
But because you didn’t have this outrage when it happened to other players on other teams, regardless of it a Giants player inflicted such a thing on them, you are a hypocrite and troymccluresf is going to take the time to log in after not posting for a while to tell you that and have the smug satisfaction of being a contrarian.
Oh, for fuck’s sake. I didn’t know there was a weekly post quota I had to hit before sharing an opinion.
We’re not fucking morons. We follow baseball on TV, radio, and an insane number of internet sources. We have the same access to games thousands of miles away in the other league as we do to games at AT&T Park. Even though we’re all emotionally attached to this team, it’s ridiculous to claim that we had no idea what kind of impact such a thing has on a team, on a player, on his family. I stand by my statement. The fact that this happened to Posey does not make it “different” in any way than that countless number of other questionable hits and devastating injuries that’ve happened throughout baseball.
We can mourn this all we want, and we’re well within our rights as Giants fans to do so. But if we’re clamoring for a rule change now, we should have done so for every other time this has happened.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Come on fellas, let’s not take our frustrations out on each other. There are plenty of new trolls for you to squabble with.
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by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
But because we didn’t (and that’s certainly questionable that NOBODY, NOT EVER in the HISTORY of this site said such a thing at any other point regarding any other team) we can’t now?
Well I know of one person (me) that has
called for this change in the past.
No, people are free to change their opinions based on whatever facts are available to them at any given time.
What I’m saying is that the facts that Cousins laid before us last night have been available for as long as all of us have been watching baseball. The idea that we’re all going apeshit over this basically makes it look like none of us have been paying attention to the game of baseball this whole time.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, the public knew that ballplayers were juicing for a good long while but it wasn’t until Barry Bonds went apeshit and broke the home run record(s) that they demanded change.
…and that was stupid, too.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m not saying anyone is stupid. I’m saying keeping your head in the sand about catchers getting hurt or PEDs or whatever is a stupid thing to do. There’s a difference.
It’s like when I see Giants fans trying to get a “steroids” chant against an opposing player. I just think it’s hypocritical. Changing opinions on new information is a good thing, and is to be encouraged. But “catchers get fucked up when other baseball players lower their shoulder into them” is not new information.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Point of order
Any fans chanting about steroids at an opposing team are hypocritical. Anybody like their team never employed anybody who juiced is fooling themselves.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Yes, why would SF Giants fans be upset that a SF Giants player was severely injured in what some have mentioned they feel was at least a gratuitous manner? Clearly, it is better to rag on them.
Because baseball players are gratuitously hurt fairly regularly, and as a baseball fan, it’s never been a good thing. The fact that it happened to our guy doesn’t change that.
We all wished JT Snow would have leveled Pudge. We all laugh every time Velez upends SIRM. Is it not a bit silly to make a 180 and start calling for rule changes because our guys was a little less lucky than those guys?
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I find your use of “we” intriguing. Perhaps “we” can amend “our” comment to say “I”, or from my perspective “you”.
In any event, I still don’t see why you would expect a Giants site to not draw focus on a Giants catcher injury, and at most give less attention to non-Giants injuries. Furthermore, there’s a difference between finding it funny, and finding it acceptable, and I don’t remember the writer for this site ever saying anything about how he loves catchers blocking the plate. Annnnd…well, opinions change based on how local things are. That would be a good thing, not a bad thing, because it demonstrates the negative effect of having a guy trying to tackle another at a dead run.
I‘m not talking about a Giants site to focus on something that happened to the Giants; that’s natural. I’m talking about largely ignoring most times that a baseball player gets leveled, but all of a sudden clamoring for rule changes when it happens to be our guy. Or my guy. Or your guy. not really sure what your pronoun lecture is about.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m lecturing you because, as you can see below, people have been against blocking home plate and catcher take-outs for a while, and you are acting like 100% of the people here support blocking the plate. But it’s not like there’s been a great giants-related moment to bring it up, and now there is. Thus, Giants site. There are an innumerable number of things wrong with baseball and limited conceptual bandwidth that can be used.
And so what if people change their opinons based on the fact that they saw their team catcher get injured live? “It could happen to me too” is the basis for buying insurance. That doesn’t make it a bad decision to buy insurance at all.
But waiting until it HAS happened to you IS.
And speaking of limited bandwidth, I can’t go through comment-by-comment through the history of the site and figure out everyone’s stance on plate collisions, so yeah, I’m going to use “we” as a general catch-all.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I give up. But I’ll remember this every time Velez bowling over SIRM gets greened.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Velez slid, and Martin was literally standing on the plate.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
I have hated the play for years. When Santana got hurt, I hated it. If a catcher blocks the plate it should be interference, if a runner trucks a catcher, he’s out ejected and fined. Kind of like the defenseless receiver, it used to be ok for LB’s and safeties to destroy a WR across the middle but eventually they cut it out because of risk factors. The rule should have been changed a long time ago
Now that the Giants are Champs (and I have proof!) what do I have to bitch about....oh yeah, I also root for the Browns!
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by Cant_buy_a_run on May 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
completely agee
catcher should not be able to block the plate without the ball much like a second baseman cannot block a runner to second without the ball.
Is this how it works at other levels? If the catcher is in the baseline before receiving the ball, you call interference?
Actually obstruction
but yes, runner is safe regardless of the result of the play
Not true.
Maybe others are changing their tune after this incident, but there are many that also have never agreed with this particular part of the game.
That's a really ridiculous thing to say
when you don’t know where everyone is coming from.
Plenty of people have objected to this for years and decades before this play.
Generalizations don’t get you far.
Is this where people put witty comments and quotes?
by kasutori_Jack on May 26, 2011 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I would rather be a hypocrite and be demanding what I think is “the right thing to do” than stick to some opinion I might have had that I now think was wrong. If that makes me a bad person, okay.
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I'll be objective.
Andres Torres would have slid.
Don’t be a dick.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
He ran Carlos Ruiz in the NLCS.
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Doesn't mean he would have done it on this particular play.
Besides, if it’s Torres, he beats the throw anyway.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Andres didn’t put his shoulder down and accelerate into Ruiz.
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by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t intend to argue with you today, but I saw his fist go into Ruiz’ face.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry. I have not been in a good mood this morning, but I’m feeling alot better now.
That slide of his on Ruiz just looked awkward.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
it's cool
I’m not exactly cheerful, a lot of us are dealing with our own or others’ illness/injury, so when our distraction/diversion/enjoyment intersects with that world, extra depressing. IMO.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Bochy on KNBR now
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
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by Every6thDay on May 26, 2011 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I read this as, "rumble, rumble, crushed gravel, rumble, rumble"
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Why stop there?
Call up Brown, Gillaspie, Neal, Villalona, Joseph, Hyzdu, Hosey, Cruz, Torcato, Canizaro and Litton
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
What kind of shape is Decker in these days?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
He still looks like Biff Tannen
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I would like to See Villalona get his visa back so he can come back to the states
What can I say...I like Colombia and I like Carlos Willoughby...It's win-win.
This team’s already pretty full with sub-MLB level offense. I DUNNO KNOW HOW MUCH MORE SHE CAN’ TAKE, CAP’N!
Every time I see your user name I think of this.....
Mr. Lunt: I think you look like Captain Crunch!
Pa Grape: Huh? No I don’t!
Mr. Lunt: Do too!
Pa Grape: Do not!
Mr. Lunt: You’re making me hungry.
Pa Grape: That’s it! You’re walking the plank!
Mr. Lunt: Says who?
Pa Grape: Says the captain, that’s who!
Mr. Lunt: Oh yeah? Aye-aye, Captain Crunch! Hehehehe!
Pa Grape: Arrrrrrrgh!
Mr. Lunt: Yikes!
by paboperfecto on May 26, 2011 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Bochy on KNBR:
Well we got a chance for more speed on the paths putting Whitey in there
/ducks
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 8:39 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
did he really say that?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
This actually made me chuckle
Have a rec while I go back to being sad.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
My house was just destroyed by a hurricane, but it gives us a great opportunity to get that new tile in the master bath…
You always wanted more ventilation!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, Aaron Boone was droning on about how Cousins just "ran through" Posey.
He lowered his shoulder and launched himself. That wasn’t running through. That’s lowering his shoulder and launching himself.
Wow.
Boch just called it a “Cheap shot”
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by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 8:43 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Shit just got real. Marlins should bench Stanton if they’re smart.
by kingofthacove on May 26, 2011 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
That won't be enough. Every Marlins hitter is Mike Stanton versus the Giants.
They’re simply no match, and that was before the loss of Posey.
If I am told to hit Stanton
Huff, better be ready to go James Harrison on him. Stanton, if he charged the mound would be a terrifying sight.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
Uh, the Giants would have won that game, despite Bochy, but for Joe West.
So “no match” is taking it a bit far.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
And the two runs that scored in the first weren't BABIP flukery?
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
It was
There was plenty of plate for Cousins to access.
He knew the ball was gonna get their before he did and was making the play on the catcher to jar the ball loose rather than trying to actually score.
Meh
He’s upset. People lash out when they’re upset. Bochy isn’t immune to it.
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
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Mike Stanton is gonna wear it today
He has to and he better shut up about it.
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Please no retaliation
It’s just stupid and wrong and won’t help anything.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
by Tortured on May 26, 2011 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
You missed it.
I meant to imply that Mike Stanton crushes pitches thrown at him. With his bat. And then, by implication, his person — because he’s that strong.
I’m not advocating throwing at someone, even if that’s “part of the game.”
Too bad they don’t change that rule too to eject players that retaliate in that manner….
by paboperfecto on May 26, 2011 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Retaliation is OK with me as long you don’t throw at the head. Hitting Stanton in the back leaves nothing more than a bruise and makes me feel better. I WANT TO FEEL BETTER DAMMIT
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If it was a cheap play, I wouldn’t oppose one beaning.
But IMO, it wasn’t, so they shouldn’t.
It could also be Bochy trying to unite & fire up his team during a rough time.
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"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
Beanings are always bad.
Throwing at players accomplishes very little, ultimately. And the Giants would be wise not to put any more baserunners on for these Marlins hitters.
by Every6thDay on May 26, 2011 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hope so. Retaliation is part of baseball, no argument. Hit him below the waist and we’ll call it even.
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by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
At least
Buster will get to spend some at-home time with his wife and their twins when they are born.
yeah, that occurred to me last night
Silver lining?
by Lies and Perfidy on May 26, 2011 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
If anything. But at the same time I was thinking, here’s a man who has everything to be grateful for. Settling in over in the East Bay, beautiful wife, kids on the way, coming off a stellar rookie season. And then…
That’s actually what upset me the most this morning. The injury occurred not to a name on a fantasy roster, but to a real person. That’s what hit home for me.
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I really liked Kuipers comments on it.
Basically said, it pissed him off and it shouldn’t happen last night or at all, but the guy made a decision that he felt he had to make and that’s baseball.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
It is allowed in the rules
and therefore encouraged, so I agree with Kuiper’s comments.
It just points out a real need to change the stupid rules.
Kuip also said
that he’s still pissed that they didn’t change the rule about 2nd before he played. He got taken out on a regular basis.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
As a fan of one of your (Not)Rivals
I really hate to see this happen to such a great player. I hope for the sake of the game he makes a full recovery and has me back cursing at him through my TV next season.
Dear Gods of Baseball, whatever we did, we are sorry. Please let Ubaldo be great again.
--The Rowbots
P.S. What can we do to make the bats hot again?
Well said
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Regardless of the year he comes back,
He is one of your guys that I wish the Rockies had. He really is a great player and I hope he comes back swinging.
Dear Gods of Baseball, whatever we did, we are sorry. Please let Ubaldo be great again.
--The Rowbots
P.S. What can we do to make the bats hot again?
Because it’s an incredibly severe injury. His career could be in jeopardy
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I think he'll be back next year
but he won’t be at 100%.
Thank you, McCoven
This is far and away the most justifiably depressing post and collection of comments I’ve ever read in the six-year history of this site.
To lighten the mood, I’m going to now watch “Shoah”.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Say that 5 times fast
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Love that movie.
I know it’s drudgery and depressing, but at the end, because you’ve gone through the journey wiht this guy, you sympathize with the release, almost to a level of empathy. Pretty awesome movie.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
The part where he unloads on the piano in the destroyed ghetto in front of the Nazi general is pretty awesome.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
/queues up "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" on Netflix
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
I fell asleep in the 8th, woke up at 1am to read about what happend.
I stayed here at my desk from 1-2:45am. I woke up at 6am and remain at my desk dressed only in my boxers. I need to shower and go to work and be reminded that this is a very sad thing to those of us who care deeply about baseball and about the Giants. But we also all need some perspective. The Giants will play another game in 4 hours. The world will not end. Buster will eventually heal and come back and given what we all know about him and his work ethic, he will be better than he was.
Trust him, he's a captain in his undershorts!
Buster ain’t havin’ this, either.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Only if he's 5'3".
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
by Solidarity on May 26, 2011 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Ha!
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Have a rec!
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought I told you to go away?
Basically, you showed up at a funeral and started talking about what an asshole the guy who just died was. Sure it might be true, but it’s just not something you do.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions
relax. I am probably a bigger giants fan than you are. the only difference is, I'm a grown up.
This is beyond torture. This is beyond baseball.
Well I'll bet my dick's bigger than yours and my dad can beat up your dad.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, never make a pretty woman your wife.
by paboperfecto on May 26, 2011 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Disagree
If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, marry someone you like hanging out with not someone you just think is hot. If they happen to be hot that’s a bonus. (Sorry it doesn’t rhyme)
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t rhyme either, comes from an old 60s song.
by paboperfecto on May 26, 2011 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry
Lots of trolls here today, a little overly argumentative.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Heh
No worries, I’ve actually been around a while…I tend to lurk more than I post…so I wasn’t offended at all. You actually made me laugh when I realized how old the music is that I listen to.
by paboperfecto on May 26, 2011 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Don’t know, but I’ll bet I make more money and drive a cooler car and have a bigger house.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
And you are
You should get inside where there’s A/C, wouldn’t want you catching heat stroke.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
we're all grown ups here
except for El Person.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
haha
We haven’t had any junior high posters in a while, that used to be fun once in a while.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha
Grown-up opting for the dick-waving contest. You sure showed us.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
/sfgiants.com lists as 225
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Slow as molases when he was playing
I wonder how comically slow he’d be after sitting on the couch for a few months.
"Though that reminds me of a quality razor and mr. t story
he said once nellie was freaking out in locker room telling them how badly they sucked in first half. And he was so made he didn’t realize he hadn’t zipped up from his pee and his junk was hanging out." -Tafkasam
by Badly Browned on May 26, 2011 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
So: now we have Posey gone (probably for the season, at best), Mauer struggling to come back, the Nats (possibly) moving Bryce Harper to play first…is all this going to completely change how teams approach great prospects? Is the position of catcher going to be relegated to just a light-hitting “game manager” and nothing else?
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I thought Harper moved to right
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
My mistake. My questions stands, though.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
There’s just so much damn value in having a catcher do the things guys like Mauer, Buster and Wieters can do. But the window closes so fast that you have think about it. Craig Biggio was still a pretty valuable player for 20 years after he was switched.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Catchers get banged up enough
from foul tips to the head and body. There is no need to shorten their careers even more with the nonsense that is the home plate collision.
Um, where exactly do they plan on playing Belt?
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Could be 1B
With Grant down, they could be moving Huff back to 3B. Who knows.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn't Huff play a lot at third?
I like that idea. Get Tejada off the field.
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by GiantMalcontent on May 26, 2011 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Possibly the worst point I've ever seen on the internet
[from another site]
I can think of more career ending injuries off the top of my head simply caused my making a pitch (Tom Browning, Dave Dravecky) than by a collision at home plate (none). Should we ban pitching?
Should we ban pitching?
Just left handers
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, more people die in car crashes than from gun violence.
BAN CARZ NOT GUNZ!
SLIPPERY SLOPE
PEOPLE WILL START MARRYING THEIR DOGS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
HAWT
or would that make them hot dogs? AHAHAHAHA
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I wanna marry John Cornyn’s box turtle!!
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
by EliminateMe on May 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
This is exactly why Posey should be playing 1B.
See Mauer, Joe. Catching breaks people down. If not now, this collision would have eventually happened. It will happen again. As will foul tips, creaky knees, and tired legs. I highly doubt Posey will come back as an exclusive catcher.
by AllHailMightyBruins on May 26, 2011 8:56 AM PDT reply actions
The problem is that a lot of Posey's value is positional
He really wouldn’t be a great 1B if you look across the league. I mean, given our recent 1B performance, we might consider it good, but that’s not really a good way to think.
Plus, he is an awesome catcher and seems to be a good presence behind the plate
I understand that argument.
I used to make the same one about Mauer. They make sense in a generic sense, but the fact of the matter is that Posey is the best hitter in the Giants lineup, regardless of where he plays. He isn’t replaceable.
by AllHailMightyBruins on May 26, 2011 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s probably a 1st baseman by default if his knee and ankle injuries are as bad as everyone thinks
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
The Season is not over, but baseball just got a helluva lot less fun to watch
The Boston Red Sox lost the league MVP around this time last season. He missed 2 months, came back briefly, and went back on the DL for the rest of the season. They then lost their second most dynamic offensive player, Kevin Youkilis for the remainder of the year. Their leadoff man, Jacoby Ellsbury, missed more than half the season with a knee to the ribs and 5 cracked ribs. Victor Martinez was on the DL twice. Mike Cameron? did he even play last year?
Yet, somehow, the Boston Red Sox made it interesting going down the stretch. With 3 weeks to go in the season, they were legitimately a contender for the AL East. Eventually, they ran out of gas (and players) but the National League West is not the American League East. And Buster Posey is not Kevin Youkilis + Dustin Pedroia.
The Giants are still in a position to contend, and possibly even win the division because everyone else is injured also. However, baseball just got a lot less interesting to watch, AT&T a lot less fun to be at, and no matter how well the Giants play, there will be a off season long of “what ifs” should they fail to get into the playoffs this year.
Whatever doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. Adversity is part of the game, and the kids just need to grow up faster now. I’m looking at you, Brandon Belt. Time to put on your cape and storm into the crisis. All I’m asking you to do is to save our season, that’s all. You are our only hope.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
by jctGamer on May 26, 2011 9:01 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs
rec'd
Posey is a great kid, but this team really needed a kick in the ass and maybe this does it.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Well said
We’re going to find out a lot about what this team is made of over the next four months.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I know what you are saying
But this is 2 of our top 2 hitters out, so yea, mounting injuries is a big deal. I thought being in first when Panda got back would allow us to cruise. Now it will be a war.
Interesting I guess, if you like TORTURE. Ack.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
To everyone that uses the "It's part of the game"/"It was a clean play" reasoning...
Seriously, please go F**k yourself.
Owning slaves was legal for centuries. In one of the greatest documents ever created it lists slaves as 3/5ths of a person…. It is possible that rules can be broken and need to be fixed. Just because its legal doesnt make it ok.
Players are million dollar investments, the league and owners should do everything in their power to protect them.
Is it legal to throw a shoulder into a SS on a steal because it looks like you need to knock the ball loose because he is going to tag you out? No, why is homeplate any different.
by ELOOIE on May 26, 2011 9:03 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Part of the game
Is what happened before Theisman, Young, Brady…. even the NFL changes. NFL players have more pads and are designed for full speed collisions.
Catchers wear stuff to protect from 100 mph baseballs, not guys running full speed lowering their shoulder into a guy standing still.
Ridiculous. Things will change. When stars get hurt, priorities shift. This should be a no brainer.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Are you FUCKING kidding me?!
Owning slaves was legal for centuries.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
making a point.
I was listening to M&M this morning and they were kind of like.. MEH it happens until kruip came on the air. I couldnt believe it. They arnt playing football out there.
Slavery != paid professionals putting it on the line.
I don’t like the hits either, but this is fucking ridiculous.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Yeah, we know.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
They’re not mutually exclusive. You used slavery as a metaphor for plate collisions. Saying it was “extreme” is saying the obvious.
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t use slavery as a metaphor for plate collisions. This is similar to why I am lecturing you on pronoun usage above. I did however quote you to explain why I felt you missed the point without addressing it, but I don’t think there is any further discussion.
it’s definitely an uh….extreme metaphor
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by troymccluresf on May 26, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, jesus.
To everyone that uses the “It’s part of the game”/“It was a clean play” reasoning… [deleted swearing]
Owning slaves was legal for centuries. [deleted for space]
by ELOOIE on May 26, 2011 9:03 AM PDT reply actions
I have bolded the above text to indicate to you who originally made the metaphor. I was trying to point out that the point was that things change over time, even when people know something is wrong and haven’t done anything about it for a while. I feel that you missed this in focusing on slavery rather than the concept of “change is possible even if it’s only the passage of time.” I hope that this will assist you in directing your commentary towards other people.
Having an opinion about the matter is fine. Equating hits on the catcher and slavery is not. The reason that Godwin’s Law exists is because these “extreme metaphors” are not just dubious but also insensitive if not outright irresponsible.
I hope that this will assist you in making analogies to a sport that men in their 20s play for millions of dollars.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Once again, you are missing the point. The OP wasn’t equating the two. He/she was using Slavery as an example of a very well known case of a rule/law that was kept around because it was the status quo. They even separated the points into different paragraphs. This sentence sums up exactly the point of why they brought up slavery in the first place:
It is possible that rules can be broken and need to be fixed. Just because its legal doesnt make it ok.
It was obviously used to show the most extreme case of such thinking, but it was never written to compare the severity of the two situations. So calm down and read thoroughly
I’m not getting into a slavery debate here, but it was kept around for many more reasons than “that’s just the way things are.”
Whatever the author’s intent, it’s a direct comparison. Using slavery or nazis to prove a point is a shitty way to prove anything. Find a different example that doesn’t involve an entire population being systematically exploited or murdered based on ethnicity. There are plenty of them that are more reasonable. There are plenty of similar rule changes in hockey, football, and basketball that would have served just fine.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Fine
My example is as dumb as everyone saying “thats how baseball has always been” is a valid reason for not changing the rules.
“We fear Change!”-Garth
What can happen at home can’t happen at any other base.. WHY? because it can lead to injuries.
Sure, the rule should be changed. But comparing it to slavery? That’s taking this “issue” way too seriously.
Seriously, please go fuck yourself.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
On KNBR yesterday
Rod Brooks was gloating about Jorge De La Rosa’s injury, and how it meant that the Giants were sure to win the division. I kept thinking to myself. Shut up!! You’re going to jinx the season.
Even in football
You can’t bulldoze a kick-returner looking up in the air for the ball, or a defenseless receiver going for a ball….damn this sucks
Boo
by LosGigantesTodoElTiempo on May 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT reply actions
Don't block the plate without the ball
That should be the rule change; or rather, that should be the rule that is already in place that should be enforced more often.
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT reply actions
I'm amazed by how many rules (in sports) and laws (of the land) are already on the books
and then never (or poorly) enforced.
This, to everyone holding hockey up as some fantastic role model for eliminating bad hits.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
So...uhh...Crawford eh? Anyone excited??
Anyone? Anyone? Banned?
I'm a little excited
I found out the other day that he re-tooled his swing in the offseason to cut down on the K’s. He hit well this spring before getting hurt and was tearing up San Jose. Crawford only needs to hit about .250 in the show to be valuable with his glove. Plus I’m always excited for anyone getting their first call-up, it’s what we all dreamed about as kids.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m excited to see some range at the SS position. Should be fun. Also, hopefully Belt puts his mark on this team and stays for good.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I am
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’m excited to see what he could bring to the team.
UP THE PUCKS!
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by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I'M EXCITED!
I just wished it didn’t happen on the Posey got fucked up day
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I am.
Just depressed too.
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Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Just wanted to add a voice of sympathy to Posey, the Giants and ya’ll fanz.
I’m thinking perhaps baseball could use this incident to begin to address situations where guys who go in with the forearm or with intent. Maybe they could do it the way the NFL does it, by reviewing such plays for intent and doling out penalties accordingly.
It wouldn’t be easy to ask the umps to sort that out during games…
I don’t feel like it was a 100% clean play. But it wasn’t the dirtiest either.
Thanks
It’s appreciated.
Also, thanks for The Wire it was pretty much the best show ever.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
You should watch Seasons One through Three of Homicide: Life on the Streets
for my 3c, better than all but perhaps Season One of the Wire
This is a factually correct opinion.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
HOW DARE YOU ALL
sully Season 2 in this time of great sadness!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
2 is great, too! They’re all good!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
4 is awesome, tbh. It was a little too depressing to see the kids’ story arc.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions
There were just too many “good guys” who I didn’t like. Ziggy and Nick were both really unlikable.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Ziggy was too annoying for me.
But less so on rewatch. But those Dukie and Michael and Randy and Sherron, I just can’t get over their stories. (Nor Wallace or D’Angelo, either, so S1 is my second fav.)
Get well soon, Buster.
I actually really liked Season 2
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I love S2 just a smidge below S4. The whole Frank Sbotka story is just a first-rate epic tragedy
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on May 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I live in San Francisco and ride a fixie. You caught me.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Too much 06010 for you.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I loved S4 because of Michael’s introduction to the show and his evolution. He’s my favorite character in the entire series.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks sir
Yes, injuries to a star always changes rules. Look at the NFL, Theisman, Young, Brady. Just because it is “clean” for the rules doesn’t mean the rules should be there.
It is a long year, we are in first place hopefully on june 1st, and we have another amazing bat coming back soon (Pablo), so we will be okay. NO excuses.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Totally agree..a rule change is necessary
Cousins clearly was not attempting to reach the plate. He went right at Posey who was standing in front. It’s clear. The runner made no attempt to touch the plate. MLB should create a rule that the runner MUST attempt to touch the plate if there is going to be contact. Cousins made NO attempt to touch the plate, he went straight shoulder into Posey. Then he came BACK to slap the plate with his hand after Posey was down! This proves it right there. Cousin’s intent was not to touch the plate but to clobber Posey.
This shouldn’t be acceptable. You can’t take out a player with a football hit if he’s not blocking the plate. The “Intent” issue needs to be addressed.
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by orange and black on May 26, 2011 9:08 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Limit where a catcher can stand on plays at the plate so that he can’t block it and ban tackling the catcher. If the catcher is out of position, it’s ruled interference. If the runner takes out the catcher, he’s ruled out.
by kingofthacove on May 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Agree. I think the league should be able to review whether or not the runner intended to or made an attempt to touch the plate, (Cousins clearly did neither). If he doesn’t and nails the catcher, yes he’s out. Period.
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by orange and black on May 26, 2011 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions
This is a fine idea
But you have to do it in such a way that you don’t limit the player’s ability to get to the ball. Catchers can’t control where the throw comes in, or what kind of a hop it might take.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Should be treated like a play at any other base
You cannot block the base without the ball. If making a play on a ball takes you into the base at the same time the runner is reaching there it is incidental contact.
Lots of runners go back to touch the plate...
…just to make absolutely sure that they did touch it, and the ump did see it, if there’s any question at all. That doesn’t prove anything, other than that Cousins wanted to be sure he got the call.
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by EliminateMe on May 26, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, sorry
He was talking about Cousins, I guess. I’m not thinking clearly this morning.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
The 4th comment is good as well.
I’m actually not upset with Cousins, but it’s a funny comment.
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by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I feel dirty typing this.
Who would you prefer: Doumit, Pudge, or Hanigan? Or someone else.
I am doing this to keep my mind off of Buster.
I’d pick Hanigan.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on May 26, 2011 9:08 AM PDT reply actions
I'd prefer not to trade for a catcher.
If Buster’s out for the year, I’d rather bite the bullet on this one.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
I think I’d prefer a panic trade for a C than a panic trade for SS. If that’s a choice to be had, and avoids Rent-A-Reyes.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Buster is out until July of next year, minimum. I wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t return until 2013.
That’s a long fucking time.
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by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Is this just rampant speculation?
I mean,. I understand that a broken bone and damage to ligaments is a very severe injury, but where are you getting this timetable? We don’t even have the MRI results yet, right?
That’s correct. MCC is the Mayo Clinic this morning. Lots of doctors.
"It's too LATE to stop now!" - John Lee Hooker
I'm a certified EMT with a minor in sports medicine
From what was reported, broken leg and knee ligaments, that would be the timetable, yes.
But the report may have changed now due to incorrect reporting.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Bill Frist, line two.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
/raises hand
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by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I am responding to this stimulation, yes.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on May 26, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
In this bunch of media obsessed nerbs?
The better question is how many don’t get it.
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
Hanigan would probably be the best value, but we may not have to give up much to get Doumit. He’s owed a lot of money (club options in 12 and 13) and the PIrates are cheap (plus, they have Snyder). Don’t think much of Doumit defensively, so the Giants may not desire him much. Hanigan is a better defender.
But we have to get used to the idea that Buster is most certainly gone this year and next year will be a question mark (look what happened to Kendry Morales), so we need something more than just filler.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
hey there old friend
I hope they are thinking about having someone around for 2012 rather than a rent-a-C now and a Tejadatacular one-year signing in the offseason.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
me too. I don’t think Posey will return until 2013. Torn knee ligaments/broken leg is very serious. He’ll spend 8 months healing, then another 12 rehabbing.
We need a real catcher, and we should expect to need said catcher for awhile.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Getting him to rehab and not rush back will be a chore, and having a AAAA-level replacement will only make him more anxious to come back.
/happy to think about his return
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
me too. I just think of the day he steps in the batters box for the first time, and the crowd goes crazy, and he actually takes off his helmet or gives them a tip of the cap.
if he doesn’t know how much SF loves him, he will over the course of this injury.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
See my comment above
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t like the rule then, but I was guilty of finding the picture funny. That is a little hypocritical, I’ll agree.
by Grant Brisbee on May 26, 2011 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
In any case
This whole situation blows. I feel bad for Buster; less so for the Giants in general. It is difficult to explain what I mean by that. I just cant explain it better than that right now.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT reply actions
Hi Lars
I don’t have a witty insult in me today.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Me either, bro.
=/
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Another thought
Last year, we all expected Pablo was going to carry the team and he slumped and ended the year as a bench player. And lo and behold, we won the World Series. In some ways this isn’t necessarily a comforting thought, since we did it largely on Posey’s shoulders, but the point is that someone can always step up and lead the team when something unexpected happens. I’m hoping this energizes the Giants a little bit. Everyone knows they’ll have to carry a little more weight, but it’s doable.
I feel kind of bad for Belt. He’s coming up with a lot of pressure now to come in and replace Posey.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
But maybe it’ll be less pressure since the Giants can get away with writing off the season in a way. I dunno, I’m just sad that I’m sad on the day Belt comes back up.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
This
I’m just sad.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I think they throw him right in the mix
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Great idea
He can start at first for a month, then move behind the dish!
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
by EliminateMe on May 26, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Not according to his play in RF.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
In the midst of all of this misery, that was a gem. Thanks for the laugh.
/ rec’d
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
The Only Reason the Marlins Exist....
is to fuck the Giants over as many ways as possible.
by cadillac1234 on May 26, 2011 9:13 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
This is factually correct.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Bingo
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Tough to come up with an argument against that
Boo
by LosGigantesTodoElTiempo on May 26, 2011 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
So true…’97. 2004?.. yet again!
A World Series Championship in SF--Pinch me!
by orange and black on May 26, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Rockies also
1993 expansion needs to be recinded!!!!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah...
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
Man...Rockies fans
From somebody’s twitter account
The good news for the #sfgiants is Buster Posey is overrated any way.
Seriously?
What can I say...I like Colombia and I like Carlos Willoughby...It's win-win.
There's some ignorant people in every fanbase. Purple Row is a better place to judge
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 26, 2011 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions
is that the place where
after DLR was injured, there were several people saying “Why can’t this happen to the Gints?”
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
No one actually wanted anything to happen to the Giants
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 26, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, I can't read minds.
Only what people post.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I will point out that one of the mods on your site made a post that said something to the effect of wishing injuries on the pitching staff.
IIRC it said “after all, they can’t hope for the same luck with health. crosses fingers”
But I don’t really care about that anymore.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
this was somewhere around the start of the season, and I don’t really feel like searching for it
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, there are ignorant/ridiculous people in every fan base.
Ours included.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Who cares?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I know
But I just hate obnoxious people dumping on other people like that.
What can I say...I like Colombia and I like Carlos Willoughby...It's win-win.
It’s definitely annoying as hell, but you have to learn to let things try to not get to you too much especially being a sports fan. It’s hard, I’m still trying to not let dumb comments get me worked up as well.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
This
As long as I don’t know about and they’re not posting it here everyone can do what they please. I’m sad.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Haters gonna hate.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
This
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Breaking!
random dude on twitter doesn’t know baseball
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh god, I just saw the video
I didn’t breathe watching Posey pound the ground in pain and crawl. That was excruciating. As I recently tweeted, I first thought Giants fans and Rockies fans could join together in empathy for pain of losing a critical player. But no, Posey’s injury is way worse.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 26, 2011 9:18 AM PDT reply actions
what is wrong with you?
the man is expressing condolences. Stop being reactive, for no reason.
Proud adoptee of Dick Tidrow the mastermind behind Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Buster Posey and many more. Also known as "The Reason".
I agree with both posts
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
This
STFU and go away. He’s offering condolences and some troll such as yourself is making the rest of us look bad.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Fail
“This” was meant for “What is wrong with you?”
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow, fail indeed.
Was gonna say I expected better; glad it was a misunderstanding.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Haven't seen it and don't plan to
It happened after I went to bed for a reason.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Just pass. I would have if I could have.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I took ZERO enjoyment in Tulo's injury for this very reason.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Not sure where she's getting her info but
Linda Cohn tweeted:
@lindacohn
Linda Cohn
Buster Posey suffers broken ankle. Might have torn knee ligaments pending MRI.
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
Probably here.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think Buster returns as a catcher
and the more I think about it, the sadder and angrier I get. This was a stupid play by Cousins. This doesn’t happen with an ML-experienced baserunner.
Posey was off the plate and up the line, and Cousins deliberately changed his course to plow Posey- leading with his shoulder. The only thing that makes the hit semi-clean is that he had reason to think Posey had the ball.
He had a much clearer path to score by hooking the plate, and I hope his conscience is weighed on by this.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
That was my main issue with it.
If you compare it to that Texeira play people are saying was worse, Tex never left the line and he went right at the plate. Cousins just veers left and launches himself at Posey.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
If it keeps him on the 25 man, he won't care
It was a guy trying to prove his worth to the roster by scoring by any means necessary. Unfortunately for the Giants, it came at the expense of our best position player.
I feel like this is all my fault. Here is a list of some of the players I drafted for my Pokemonz this year:
Buster Posey
Josh Johnson
Ryan Zimmerman
Andrew Bailey
Shane Victorino
I realize I deserve blame alone just for picking Rectum Face.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
/banned
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
history's greatest monster
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
no, that's Tejada
It is Tejada, right?
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Tejada was visibly shaken in the clubhouse last night
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
they had a shot
of Burrell speaking, shaking his head last night. Which I assumed was “I remember when [someone] had this happen…”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Was he staring at his 2011 stats?
by Every6thDay on May 26, 2011 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
So wrong
But thanks for the laugh amidst the gloom.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Haha, thanks for the laugh. Needed it.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
If Jason Kendall can come back
Posey can too. Kendall’s injury was much worse than Posey’s, and even though it robbed him of his speed (and probably a lot more), he still had a long and respectable career.
Yeah
and with Buster there wasn’t much to rob in the speed department anyway
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
by DrStankus on May 26, 2011 9:24 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Yup
That about sums it up.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Basically
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
Not since Henry Clay used to hold forth on the Senate floor has there been such an inspiring display of rhetorical elegance in a public forum.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
/cries
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
They get Anibal Sanchez in a few hours. All he did here a year ago was throw a one-hit shutout — and stop Posey’s 21-game hitting streak.
7 hours ago
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I don't think there should be a rule change.
I think plays at the plate are exciting. They are a dynamic part of baseball that does, unfortunately, result in injuries. I’m not gonna get all high and mighty about it. I also like watching the silly fights. This doesn’t mean that I’m happy Buster was injured. It’s hard. But players do get hurt. So goes professional sports.
Speaking of baseball being baseball…. I’d bet anything that Mota throws at someone during today’s game. In fact, book it. Not passing any judgment…. Just pretty sure that it’s going to happen.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I agree sort of
Except as far as baseball is concerned labor is the product and you don’t risk your product that way.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Fair argument.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Plays at the plate will still be exciting
even without the “blocking without the ball” nonsense and the “plowing over the catcher to jar the ball loose” lunacy that is the current rules.
After Ross had to dive into a foxhole
to avoid that pitch at his head, I figured there was gonna be retaliation in this game.
Now… I don’t know. And honestly, I’m having difficulty wanting it to happen.
What is this game and why is it doing this to me?
"I hate that mountain. I love baseball."
by Four Point Nine Eight on May 26, 2011 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, if the Giants DO throw at a Marlin (which would be pointless and dumb)
I hope they have the good sense (I know they have very little) to do it when they’re down big or up big.
Sense doesn’t have much to do with it. I reckon it will happen as soon as the starter leaves the game.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
It will likely happen
And Angel Hernandez is behind the plate.
Perfect.
I also find plays at the plate exciting.
But I find that I’m much more entertained by having players of Buster’s caliber playing full-time and not falling to needless injury. In a similar way, I find takeout slides at second base entertaining, but I’m glad that there is a rule designed to prevent injuries to players like Tulowitzki and Ramirez, even when those players turn around and kill the Giants with their hitting. Even with exciting takeout slides and plays at the plate, seeing Posey and Santana replaced by backups is overall less entertaining.
No reasonable rule can prevent all injuries, but surely MLB could see the economic/entertainment rationale for making some sort of rule change (e.g., baserunner must go for plate, enforce interference calls, etc).
The takeout slide at second
has already undergone rule changes to protect the fielders. The same should be done for catchers.
I find watching Buster Posey play baseball pretty exciting too!
I don’t think there should be a rule change.
I think plays at the plate are exciting
If this is a year + thing do the Giants use Panda’s rehab time as time to get him used to catching again? I would, Pablo wasn’t a bad catcher and should be able to handle the physical demands a lot easier with the new body.
Kickham where it hurts
and who would you put at 3B?
Tejada?
Rohlinger?
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Anyone who can out hit Stewart/Whiteside
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on May 26, 2011 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Tejada
Take him as a vortex of suck offensively, go with the great D he provides at Third, and hope for 2-1 wins every game.
Proud adoptee of Dick Tidrow the mastermind behind Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Buster Posey and many more. Also known as "The Reason".
Nah, I think the Giants just fall back in with the league and not expect much offense from the
catching position. Of course, what absolutely kills them is that the entire lineup minus Andres Torres is a hopeless vortex of slumptastic suck.
this indeed
Torres sets the table, Freddy moves the line… and Nate moves up to bat 3rd?
Panic trade for a C on the horizon.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
and you would like to potentially put our best hitter in the same situation Posey was in?
Pablo has to play everyday now, and as a C, he wouldn’t be able to do that.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
While were all praying for Buster we should also say a prayer for former Giant Gary Carter who will undergo tests today to see if his brain tumours are malignant or not.
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by Montreal Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 9:31 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Good morning, Mr. L2
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Good morning. Though, to be fair, I was greeted with this news to begin my day. Please tell me there’s better news from Mars.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
“Thanks TL2. I’m here on the surface of the red planet, and I have breaking news. Still no water! Also, it’s cold. Now back to you in the studio.”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Nothing as extraordinary as yesterday
But here is an image of the Opportunity rover as seen by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
hey
Portugal colonized Mars too! Suck on THAT Vikings!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the reminder.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
I really haven’t had something so bad weigh on my mind like this has. I just didn’t expect it to happen.
When I respond to calls at work, I’ve come to expect bad things. But this I just didn’t see coming.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
What’s your job? Firefighter? Just cause of your avatar..
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah. currently on the DL with a broken ankle as well. Posey is in far worse shape than me.
I’ll be off crutches in a month
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Hope you recover fast!
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
thanks dude.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I just ready he got injured...
And suddenly Mr. Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan edition – came on. It seemed so appropriate for some reason.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
Pablo
Good morning I feel so bad because we lost buster for rest of the season it’s gonna be hard with out him
Rockies fan from the row
Sending my condolences. You never want players to get injured in any situation. Posey is an awesome player and I hope to see him back at it ASAP.
Does Miguel Tejada have any anniversaries or other special occasions coming up that we should know about?
Dude’s a curse.
...as the predator sees his prey...
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...as the predator sees his prey...
fail, sorry
by Grant_ME_MERCY on May 26, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Mm.
Posey isn’t showing much footwork, here. Maybe they were right last year. But yeah, Cousins just turned himself into a projectile. I’m guessing that’s how he was trained to do it.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Posey’s D has never been that good…I didn’t figure Sabean and co were making excuses about it last year. Not like awful, but non-exceptional put kindly.
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There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
imagine if Posey could have bent 2’ to the left. Cousins would have flown right up the 1st baseline.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for clearly demonstrating that Posey very unequivocally had control of the basepath.
It helps that you started the photos after he turned to make the play instead of being turned to field the throw as quickly as possible.
If Cousins slides, he’s out.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
The guy thought posey had the ball
and if that was teh case he was meat and his only play to try to win the game was to knock the ball out. It sucks. And that’s baseball. Maybe it ought to be changed, but it wasn’t that way last night.
I could see an easy solution being that if a player redirects his momentum to induce contact he is out. And fines could also be handed down after the fact for egregious violations of the rule.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
This would still allow contact
where the catcher is in the path.
In last nights case, you could see Cousins change his pathe and that would have been an out. Knowing that before hand might have changed his plans.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree that being automatically out for going for the catcher and not the plate would take the point out of the play. Trying to slide out of the way could be theater in itself, but if the throw comes in early, that’s pretty much that. Not that that’s necessarily a bad thing.
Again, I’d rather the players be healthy,
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
If the ball gets to home first on a sac fly its basically a good defensive play and an out is deserved. It’s the risk of challenging the throw. I also think there is less chance of Buster bobbling it if he wasnt worried about getting crushed.
The bobble is because he was trying to make a play. It was close and he needed to get a tag down. Posey does the same thing on plays where he’s up the line and the player is coming in behind him.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Yeah.
Unfortunately part of the problem is the catcher has no idea he is going to get hit until he is hit in a situation like this where he is off the plate fielding the throw with a blind side to the 3B line. The runner knows what he is going to do. That is one thing that makes this type of play very dangerous.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s just how it has to be with the throw coming in from right field. The runner can see the play developing but only extremely late, but the catcher can’t.
I don’t doubt that Cousins was prepared to try and knock the ball out, but the primary aim is always to beat the throw.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
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Look at how Cousins is only interested in nailing Posey, not looking for the plate and avoiding the tag. How can such action be defensible? It just doesn’t seem right?
by Grant_ME_MERCY on May 26, 2011 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
It was his only play. As your other photos demonstrate, Posey might not have been directly in the baseline, but could easily move into it as the play came in ahead of cousins, and either way he had full control of the batting circle.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
...
Okay, and then Cousins proceeds to thrust his body into the side of Posey furthest from the plate, even as Posey was already position off and in front of it.
Posey clearly realizes that he better defend himself by raising his arms, but it’s too late.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on May 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe you should cut it out with the pictures and go take a nap. It’s borderline obsessive, and isn’t really telling us anything we don’t already know.
Plus I’m sure there are some here who’d just as soon not see them.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
by Solidarity on May 26, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
thanks
And I hope we don’t have to see gifs of the play in the future either.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
to be honest, I’d rather see pictures of the 2002 World Series than pics of Posey right now
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Yikes
No kidding, what a weird feeling.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on May 26, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Raising arms for the tag
because he thinks he has the ball in his glove.
Dude, fucking bullshit.
On the replay, Cousins practically changes direction and heads right into Posey.
I almost posted the gif but thought better of it.
Blah blah knocking the ball out blah blah thats how they play baseball blah blah well no one’s ever complained here before and besides this happens all the time except collisions don’t happen that often blah blah he said he was REALLY sorry so you know he meant it blah blah catchers have plenty of protective gear blah blah something about football and hockey
Look at the thread right above yours.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
That he goes for Posey (or the ball, which happened to be held by Posey) isn’t really in question.
It was still his only play.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
My emotions won’t let me agree with you
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
and what we're saying
is that going for the ball should be against the rules.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
yeesh.
MUrbanCSN Mychael Urban
Today’s #SFGiants callups, I just learned, are Belt, Stewart and Crawford. Wow.
Adopted Father of Marc Kroon. He better make the roster.
Wow
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
If these guys have a big day today
Any one of them really, it could go a long way in the clubhouse, and maybe have an impact on the season a tiny bit…
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
How did we know before Urban?
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, if you want to know stuff before it becomes common knowledge, follow the family members.
They can almost never keep a secret.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm pissed.
His girlfriend posted on FB at like 12:30 AM that he got pulled up, but I fell asleep at around 12:15. That would have been plenty of time for me to drive to the bay to see him play.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Your the guy that knows him from school...
I thought it was you.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think he’s playing today. He is probably not going to get a start anytime soon.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
He might get to pinch hit/defensive replacement tho.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
and as we saw more than once last night
injury replacements are important to have around :x
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
What's her handle?
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
CLOWN OUTLET
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
JOKER JAUNT
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
David Ross?
David Ross!
/rosterbates furiously
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Won't McCann get jealous?
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
What about Uggla?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
I don’t know what I meant. I’m too disoriented because of Posey’s injury…I should probably start posting again. Good things happen when I’m active. Bad things happen when I leave. (/bargaining)
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
Totally. David Ross is awesome.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
What would it take to get him?
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Probably a decent amount
Wheeler/Belt is too much, so the starting point would likely be Neal. Gary Brown’s name will probably be thrown around, but I think he too might be too much.
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Wait, seriously?
For David Ross?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
nope
for Bob Ross!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Catcher who can hit and would be a starter if he wasn’t in Atlanta, plus has a cheap contract. At the same time, he’s like 33-34, so we can’t be so sure of how long he’ll hold up behind the plate. Still, he would require at least a decent prospect, and the only ones that I’m thinking of who are between “great” and “bad” are Brown and Neal (and Surkamp but I don’t know if the Braves would want a low-upside arm)
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
It’s illegal in softball. It should be illegal here. I was a catcher for 10+ years. I coached and umpired at many age levels. It’s never helped a game and I’ve seen broken legs, twisted knees, shattered cheekbones, etc. from this and woken up a few times on the ground looking up at a circle of umpires and coaches myself.
It doesn’t serve the game. Senseless injuries never help the game.
With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them. ~Art Hill
+109
Totally agree. The leagues I umpire all don’t allow this nonsense and there are still lots of exciting plays at the plate. You don’t need collisions to make a play at the plate exciting.
I know this doesn't quite apply to the point you are making cause from what I saw posey was not blocking the plate
BUT what do you expect a player to do if the catcher is blocking the plate? Step around him? I have played in a game where a guy broke his ankle as a catcher and I still think the rule is fine. If anything I would be scarred as a player running into a guy with hard plastic armor on while I only had a helmet. People can get injured any number of way’s in baseball. It doesn’t make it better because it is a shame when it happens but it is a part of the job description.
I still hope for a speedy recovery but I don’t agree that a rule change should be made.
by nightninja13 on May 26, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Easy
You change the rule so the catcher cannot block the plate without the ball just like every other defender at every other base.
If there is a play at the plate and the ball is coming to that direction
The catcher is going to be at least in that position. And most of the time probably a little closer then that. Plays at the plate a lot of the time are split second moments where if one thing is a little off the runner is out or safe this effects both teams.
In 2007 when the rockies won the tie breaker this is the exact thing that happened. (even though they had won twice before that) Matt Holiday was the one who got injured in that one with a cut on his face but it came down to that. It is not an easy rule to change and its one that needs very careful planning. Personally I need a better argument for change then this.
by nightninja13 on May 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
It is a very easy rule to change
and it is different in most levels of play of both baseball and softball.
If replay has not been easy
then this will be very difficult. This effects games in very big ways and the calls go either way. I think its an issue because its close to home but say if the blue-jays had something like this would it have been as big of an issue? Or what if he had held on to the ball?
Like I have said you never want a play like this to happen, but it isn’t as simple as changing the rule because a person got injured. If several 3-4 got injured in a year then you might have a argument but this happens very-very rarely. like slipping in the rain or the pitcher being hit by a line drive.
by nightninja13 on May 26, 2011 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Huh?
The point is that there are well known remedies for this.
With replay you have the umpires against it and a valid argument about issues around the flow of the game.
Other than purists and those wishing to see violence in the sport, I don’t see who would be opposed to this rule change.
Easy. You slide.
The catcher has no incentive to block the plate without the ball. Even being slid into hurts quite a lot. If you have the ball, you set up to do a sweep tag. If you don’t have the ball, you’re going for the ball as much as you possibly can without standing in the basepath where you are going to be run over. Posey was clearly OUT of the basepath and Cousins would have been safe at home with no injury to anyone if he had slid.
I’ve been knocked over, knocked out, had my hands stepped on, been punched in the kidneys (seriously, WTF), and taken the brim of a batting helmet into the ribs and never called dirty on any of it because it was part of an active play. What Cousins did was not baseball and has no place in it.
With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them. ~Art Hill
by Varitechie on May 26, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Posey Out for Season
from pablo sandoval on twitter “Good morning I feel so bad because we lost buster for rest of the season it’s gonna be hard with out him”
Well, I'm going to watch jctgamer's vid on Posey
Just make myself feel better
It’s hard when the video is titled, “Posey, my son.”
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
ugh too soon?
This is officially the closing of the Barry Bonds era, and the beginning of the Buster Posey era. We have a new face of the franchise, and, hopefully, he will be with us for the next 15 years.
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/10/3/1729245/posey-my-son
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually, I don’t think I can handle watching it right now..
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
SHIFT-A
So I went to bed during the 8th and missed all of this and didn’t really know anything until this morning. And to think I went to bed happy (because the Mavericks advanced, and I have a rooting interest in them, and my environs were spared from the tornadoes of a couple days ago).
But Fuck the NBA! Even though it’s not their fault! And Fuck Stupid Rules and the Randomness of the Baseball Gods for inflicting this upon this franchise’s savior!
/holds head in hands, stares blankly at wall for two hours/
by Duelling Brandos on May 26, 2011 9:53 AM PDT reply actions
I will go on the record as saying that I don't want the Giants to throw at anybody today.
We’ve had enough injuries this year as it is. Please just stay healthy and play good baseball.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Agreed
Light ’em up 15-0 will be good enough.
Favorite all-time Giants?
The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
by slurpster03 on May 26, 2011 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
wait, so you’re telling everyone that what happened to Posey is baseball, and just dealwithit, while you then don’t want them throwing at anyone after the manager says it wasn’t clean?
you’re completely contradicting yourself. Hits at the plate are baseball, and retaliation is baseball.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I said it was a clean play. I didn’t say “deal with it.”
For the umpteenth time, I want people to be healthy. That doesn’t preclude me from thinking that Cousins had malicious intent or any other options; as long as the play is legal, I can’t fault him for trying to knock the ball out to win the game for his team.
Starting a battle of retaliation is the opposite of trying to help your team win. Winning 26-3 is a much more productive way of making a statement.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
don’t agree with you here. intentional or not, they took out our best player. they should get the retaliation beanball below the waist, and then it’s done.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
“Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars… Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
I’ll stand with the reverend on this one.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.
Ghandi or someone said that.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Mahatma Gherkin, I think.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, hey everyone!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Three thoughts
1. TGWTWS. I hope and expect that Buster Posey makes a complete recovery from this injury and is the same player we’ve loved watching over the past 12 months when he returns. But in an absolute worst case scenario, Buster Posey is still alive, is about to be the father of twins, and he played a huge role in helping the Giants win a World Series, and for that I’ll always be grateful.
2. The play at the plate last night was a horrible, ghastly play.If that play happens 100 times, maybe 50 times the outcome is that Buster Posey is badly shaken up and has to take a few days off. Not every last collision at home plate results in a season-ending injury. That doesn’t mean it wouldn’t benefit baseball to change the rules to reduce the likelihood of collisions happening.
3. This team was 14-3 in one-run games before last night, a winning percentage many of us said was highly unsustainable. One-run games are by their very nature a lot riskier for a team’s health: you take more chances on the basepaths, you run out your bullpen more often to keep the game close, you do whatever you can to make a play at the plate. In other words, while freak injuries happen all the time, you’re putting yourself in a position for more possible injuries (or wearing out your pitchers’ arms) in close games. Sure, players go “all out” no matter what the score, but don’t ballplayers take things to another level trying to score/prevent the winning run? I’m am NOT implying the Giants deserved to lose Posey, obviously. I’m just suggesting that they were playing with fire the last few weeks having to grind out all these close games.
If only they had a better offense. If only they had lost by 4 runs last night.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
by Kitspool on May 26, 2011 9:56 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
There’s a thousand alternate realities associated with last nights game that led to the Posey play.
My opinion? This team just lost it’s identity.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
the team fundamentally changed when Posey came up, and they have been a completely different team with him. that’s indisputable, and it’s not just because of the way he hits.
he was the drivetrain of the offense and hooked deep into the pitching. Giants will need to find a new identity for now. This had become Buster Posey’s team.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
They have Matt Cain. And Timmy. They’ll be okay. I hope.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
They won 88 games in 2009 without Buster Posey, Madison Bumgarner, Cody Ross, Pat Burrell, Brandon Belt, Andres Torres, or Freddy Sanchez.
I’ll take those odds.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
3 SECOND RULE
How about a 3 second rule. You have to touch the plate for 3 seconds or your out. This will mean players have to stop at the plate. We will also make it legal for multiple runners to touch the plate at the same time.
If I wanted rules like this, I’d watch capture the flag.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
pretty sure it’s just chasm. lighten up
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Even my Z key is sad. It refuses to drive the New Comments. (Posting is how I resolve this, hence this crappy post.)
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
by bgunn on May 26, 2011 9:57 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
hmmmmmm
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
Creepy Buffalo Bill
/shudders
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
guy’s like CAN I ORDER SOME FRIES AND A SHAKE WHILE IM FLYING???
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
international waters
I have seen the future of rock n' roll, and its name is Buster Posey.
"There's no texting in baseball."
by atxgiantsfan on May 26, 2011 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I am depressed....
I was there last night…I fully expect Buster to be done for the season.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
"There is not seeing the ball well, and then there is that." - David B. Flemming describing an Aaron Rowand AB.
Wow...
now I’m even more depressed.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
"There is not seeing the ball well, and then there is that." - David B. Flemming describing an Aaron Rowand AB.
by 1ManWolfPack on May 26, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Shit, for real.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Last year we were incredibly lucky in terms of injuries.
Is this supposed to be a type of payback or something? Almost half of our 25-man roster has been injured at some point this year.
AmyGGiants Amy Gutierrez
Just caught a glimpse of Buster being carted away with #sfgiants head trainer – he’s in a cast.
Ryan Cavan: Probably better than you think.
/sigh
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
So, I’m guessing the time-line for this injury is a long one because they have to heal the bone before they go and do surgery on the knee/ankle ligaments, right?
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
When they open up that cast,
they’ll find that watch he lost, our hopes and the Giants playoff prospects.
by Every6thDay on May 26, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Reminds me of when the guy in Parks and Rec gets his cast off.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Hanks says it's a broken leg and ligament damage.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
"There is not seeing the ball well, and then there is that." - David B. Flemming describing an Aaron Rowand AB.
by 1ManWolfPack on May 26, 2011 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Body cast??
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I’d be interested to know what his frame of mind is right now. I’m sure Giants fans would love to hear from the guy.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Are the Fresno/SJ guys even going to be at the yard? Talk about a short bench.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Don't know about the others...
But according to Urban Belt was in SJ half an hour ago(ish).
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
hmmm
crashing with his old host family or something?
He and Stewart both played last night and the game is listed as 2:15, so they didn’t get much rest one way or another.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Would they be driving him and Stewart from Fresno? If so they might have been driving through this morning. Or they took off last night. No idea.
I feel bad for them. Opportunities are great and all but holy crap what a shitty time to come up.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
I always wonder about stuff like this, it’s 4 hours to SF. Maybe they hit SJ to shorten the drive a bit.
I don’t know what the schedule for the FAT-SFO flights are, probably not one at 11PM or whatever.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe they went to SJ last night and then all three of them are heading up to SF now? That would probably make the most sense. I guess.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
How crazy would that be to be sitting in traffic and see Brandon Belt driving by on his way to the big leagues?
I’d leave my truck on the side of the road and stash in his trunk.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha! That would be amazing. Though apparently Stewart and Belt are already at AT&T (see down the thread). You could stash in Crawford’s trunk.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
on an airplane?
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
…hadn’t seen that part yet. Stowaway in the cargo hold!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
still would like to host a player
Bad circumstances, but it would be pretty cool to get a call at midnight from your former host kid Belt asking if he can crash in his old room because he’s going back to SF!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I know how you feel - big injuries knock the wind out of fans
and players too. The Rockies have been completely uninspired and deflated since news of DLR. Fortunately, the Giants have shown a lot more guts this season.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 26, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I always turn injuries off
in any computer baseball games I play, because I hate when stars go on the shelf and the AAAA squad appears.
Stupid reality and its lack of an injury setting.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm tempted to do the same
My video game had de la Rosa blowing out his elbow (yes really), Seth Smith breaking his elbow, Cargo tearing a hamstring, Chacin straining a forearm, and Tulo straining a quad all at once.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
It sucks
Reality is great and all, but I ended up dropping out of an OOTP league because of the ludicrous level of injuries. People would trade for replacement pitchers (DLR comes to mind, actually) and those guys would end up on the shelf. Strasburg was put out for his career, and when that didn’t make the other owners think of changing the settings I realized I should waste my time on internet boards instead of that league.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
That must have been one hell of an infield pop-up.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Clearly Matt Cain was pitching
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
At Candlestick.
Uphill both ways.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
TWO
AT THE SAME TIME
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
yeah, I don’t care about this one at all.
I’ve already written off the next 8 games, since they involve teams with offense and we won’t score. But I’m hoping what I said last night rings true, and the Giants rally around this. They don’t go down quietly, fight to the last out, and Posey going down is metaphorically the “last out”. So I expect them to pick it up now.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Well sleeping on it certainly didn't help anything...
Bleh. Yay Belt and Crawford? Or something. Not sure I can actually make myself care about that.
Has there been a mass throw-self-down-stairs party yet?
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Well we were all waiting for the return of Hailey’s comet, but this is probably as good a time.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Halley’s Comet won’t return until 2076, so we might as well go on with out it.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
hmmmm
I don’t think my suicide punch will last that long in the fridge. I’ll just distribute it during the next McC meetup
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Yea well...
Belt will walk into the somber clubhouse, look around and say…
“Well, fuck it, let win one for the Buster!”
hes a good kid
he will walk it off
or after taking a look at the play, maybe not
canadas marriage is like their money, or military, no one takes it seriously
He needs to rub some dirt on it.
Specifically, magic dirt, like magic gel from Trauma Center.
Shit...
pandoval48 Pablo Sandoval
Good morning I feel so bad because we lost buster for rest of the season it’s gonna be hard with out him
31 minutes ago
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
I miss Pablo :(
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I feel like buying a "Get Well Soon" card for Posey
by 49er16 on May 26, 2011 10:06 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Someone serioulsy ought to send him one on behalf of the McCoven.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Definitely!
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I like this idea.
"It squeaks when you bang it."
by urea on May 26, 2011 10:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I like this idea.
"It squeaks when you bang it."
by urea on May 26, 2011 10:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
i live this idea.
The San Francisco Giants are the World Champions.
by The Enchanter on May 26, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought it would be nice if we’d show up outside his house and sing “Seasons of Love.”
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
LOL
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
That's good humor for an NPR host.
:)
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Someone make this happen. Please.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Vicious yes - dirty no.
Because amazingly the rules allow this. That has to change. The guy loaded on on Posey like a hockey player delivering a blow
BOT – i don’t knwo if you are trying to be funny. If so – FUCK YOU.
All i care about is that this not be career threatening. They are talking broken ankly AND torn knee ligaments.
When he comes back – give him a first baseman’s glove. Please.
Just
put a pegleg on him and send him back out there. He’ll still probably be the best player on the team.
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
mat latos sneezed and ended up on the DL
canadas marriage is like their money, or military, no one takes it seriously
I hope this shakes up things in the clubhouse
And that Sabean grows a pair hyperbole hyperbole and makes some trades to improve our anemic offense hyperbole hyperbole and that they DFA Tejada while benching these crappy players hyperbole hyperbole
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:09 AM PDT reply actions
That is the epitome of hyperbole
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
no rule changing
it’s part of the game. that’s why the catcher wears all the equipment. posey should have caught the ball and been ready for the hit.
"we must protect this house!"
by carlitofresh21 on May 26, 2011 10:11 AM PDT reply actions
Actually the catcher wears all the equipment to protect him from the ball, not a 200+ pound object moving as quickly as a someone sprinting.
by paboperfecto on May 26, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
"that's why the catcher wears all the equipment"
This says it all – you have no clue what you are talking about.
umm
i played ball in college.
i know a thing or two. unfortunate play, but it’s why he is there and protected,
"we must protect this house!"
by carlitofresh21 on May 26, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
oh well in that case
FUCK YOU
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
by calpolynate on May 26, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
hah
i’ll take it. too bad though. i always thought he should be a shortstop anyway, so now he can get back into shape during the offseason.
"we must protect this house!"
by carlitofresh21 on May 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL SS!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
it sounds funny
but he played it 3 years ago in college. and was a top 3 SS in the nation. kid has got baseball skills
"we must protect this house!"
by carlitofresh21 on May 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
BREAKING NEWS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
And he got moved because he sucked
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
no he didn't
he got moved cause FSU needed a catcher. and he said he’d try it. the rest is WS history for us.
"we must protect this house!"
by carlitofresh21 on May 26, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
He is the slowest player on the Giants
His range would make Tejada look like Vizquel.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
BLOGGER LINKS GIANTS TO VIZQUEL
A city turns its lonely eyes to Omar!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
DREAMY!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
STOP SITTING ON UR HANDS SABES
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
And all of the scouts said that he wouldn’t have the speed or range to play SS at a ML level.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
There are multiple reasons Posey got moved away from shortstop. One of them is that Posey did not project to be a ML shortstop, and his coach recognized this.
He also recognized that Posey is a tireless worker, a team leader, and a devout student of the game.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
lol
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Catchers should never be injured then.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Is no caps the opposite of SARCASM?
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
LOL WUT
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Because all that equipment is like an ironman like suit that protects from 200+ pound men. Have you ever worn catchers gear? I was a catcher when I played softball and that stuff isn’t steel.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Calling all medical professionals (Kenshin?)
If Posey has torn knee ligaments, what’s the prognosis then? Out MORE than this season?
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Carlos Santana made it back in time for Spring Training
and I think he tore his ACL in August.
by giants92388 on May 26, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
You don't need an ACL to play the guitar
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I mentioned this above, do they have to set the bone first before they repair the ligaments?
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
That would be my guess
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
So 6-8 weeks in a cast, then 2-4 months of rehab
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Bones take about 6 weeks to heal I believe so he’ll probably have surgery after that. I don’t think it’ll be more than 1 season.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
I believe
the surgery would be to put a plate and screws in to support the bone while it heals.
I only do hearts...
But way too soon to say anything. Right now all we have is Any G’s unsourced tweet.
the captain of my heart!
It’s all so poetical!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
What are the illegal drugs that improve recovery times? We should get those rules changed, too.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Prop 209 says "hi"
or maybe “high”.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
ACID
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Well the preacher man in Oakland was right
about the end of the world – he was just off by a few days.
My question about these roster moves is
Who got DFA’d for Stewart could have a roster spot? Are they finally getting Hinshaw off the roster?
and as noted above
doesn’t sound like any risk in moving Buster to the 60-day.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Ah
I didn’t know you could place someone on the 60-day DL and not have to DFA anyone for a roster spot.
And Hinshaw and Casilla have never been more grateful!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Worst Morning Ever as a Giants fan!
This is one of the worst injuries in the history of the franchise. This is one of the toughest mornings I have ever had as a fan of this team. So much incompetence had to conspire to even cause the event that it only compounds the pain…
Why'd it have to be a day game?!
I can’t make it to SF in less than 4 hours. I wanted to go to Crawford’s first game!
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
i had tickets for the game
Gave them away. I was there last night too, and just couldn’t handle being there today.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Probably not.
He’s on the roster, but odds are he won’t get into the game unless it goes long…
what happened to Posey is Legal?
even though this isn’t?
I guess, I’m not understanding why a runner can knock the hell out of the catcher to dislodge the ball but a runner can’t knock the ball away from a fielder at any other base.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
It makes very little sense
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
It doesn’t make sense that way, either. It’s bothered me that all you have to do anywhere else is apply a tag. If the ball is in your glove, and you touch the runner for any minute amount of time, he’s out. So when a runner collides with a tag, he should be out, whether or not the ball comes out after the fact.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait, really?
I didn’t know the rules were different for home plate.
Well, I haven’t checked the official rulebook, and it may be that you just don’t see collisions knock the ball out elsewhere, but it sure seems like it. Touch a glove with a ball in it and you’re out, no?
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I'd assume that they'd still have to hold on to it
But I’ve been wrong before. I sort of remember being taught to tag a runner sliding into second on the leg, not the cleat, if at all possible to avoid the runner’s foot knocking the ball out. But it’s been a while.
As for retaliation
Mixed feelings. On the one hand, I’d like tto see them do it for Buster. (And also for the pitch that was throw at Ross’s head.). On the other hand, it doesn’t solve much.
Unless they plan on having a sniper take out Cousin’s knee with a .50 cal, I don’t see the point of retaliating with a bean-ball.
(obviously, my comment about sniping is pure jest and shouldn’t be taken seriously. The McC is agitated this morning, so I offer the disclaimer)
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Winning the game, I think, is good enough.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
The best way to get back at them is to win the game
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
and the WS. For Posey. and Gary C.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
and Brian Stowe.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
What? Why?
What does potentially injuring another player do for the San Francisco Giants. If you hit Hanley Ramiriez in the head will a magic “BUSTER ALL BETTER NOW” pill pop out of his ear? Fuckin’ dumb.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I learned this back when I was about 4.
Two wrong don’t make a right.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Wait, which half?
stewardsfolly Carl Steward
#sfgiants Just talked to Brian Sabean in clubhouse: “What’s being reported is not factual. They probably got it half right.”
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
CLOWN OUTLETS!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
“There is no (blank) injury, only (blank) injury.” The (blank) injury is bad though."
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
by deuce deuce on May 26, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
For god’s sake man, spill the beans!!
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like he doesn't know yet cause the MRI has not been done
stewardsfolly Carl Steward
Sabean said Posey just left to get the MRI and that official results won’t be know for “hours.”
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
So... broken leg (which the x-ray would've shown), but maybe not torn ligaments.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I seem to remember when I tore a ligament in my knee it showed up on x-ray. Although I was pretty drugged up at the time, so who knows.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe I tore something else. What else is in there?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m trying to find Grant’s picture of what’s inside Noah Lowry’s hand, but I don’t even know where to start.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Thaaaaaat’s the ticket.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh. So no one knows anything yet.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 26, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Giants activate Jose Reyes from AAAA Queens.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
by Solidarity on May 26, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
hell
just buy the whole team!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Get in on the Mets bubble while the gettin's good!
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
"Hi Fred...
we’ll take our minority interest in the form of 40% of your 25 man roster."
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll take
Reyes, Beltran, Pagan, Wright, Murphy, Davis, Santana…
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
What's worse, broken ankle or broken leg?
Broken ankles can be tricky (ie: Grant Hill), while broken legs are usually 2-3 months injuries. Or is this a silly question because every break is different?
by giants92388 on May 26, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
What most people call a "broken ankle"
is usually a break of one or both of the tibia and fibula down by the ankle.
stewardsfolly Carl Steward
Sabean said Posey just left to get the MRI and that official results won’t be know for “hours.”
I don’t think it’ll take hours maybe 1 hour or so if they can’t get a a doctor or technologist to review the results right away.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
HIS LEG JUST NEEDS TO CALM DOWN!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Dr. Nick is on standby
with the rib remover!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Lars this made me LOL.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
DOES HE HAVE A RIB TO SPARE?
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Oh, that's just cruel.
CRAP.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
THAT REMINDS ME: SUSAN, WE'RE OUT OF HALF & HALF
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
How likely is it that Posey's injury is career-ending?
I’ve moved from BCS-thinking to WCS-thinking.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 10:23 AM PDT reply actions
Career ending is probably a stretch. But nobody know what the implications are going forward
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank-you. This makes me feel a wee bit better.
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by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t even want to think about career ending, although I think it’s unlikely, but this is depressing enough as it is.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t WANT to think about it either, but that thought just keeps creeping in. Unsolicited-like.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
way, way, way
too early to think that way, IMO.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Could be career-ending from the perspective of Posey as a catcher
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think it’s career ending, he’s out for the season and will probably have surgery though.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Just some minor internal leg flappage.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Shitty news.
Probably done for the season.
I don’t know about changing the rules, if a catcher is blocking the plate, what else do you want the runner to do? Go in head first and risk breaking your neck? It’s not like he’s wielding a bat. Injuries happen, this one unfortunately stings, a ton.
So wait, is Brandon Crawford being called up from Single-A?
I always get these minor league players confused. What’s his story?
I think he was rehabbing in A+ from his injury.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
He was injured, and was on rehab assignment in San Jose. I think he’s been in AA Richmond otherwise.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
He got hurt at the end of ST.
He was slated to play in Fresno.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Oh, okay
That’s kind of exciting, if you’re really, really looking for the silver lining. He’s got to be better than Miggy
The Giants have been waiting for him to hit well; I’m not optimistic that he’ll be a good hitter, but the one thing we DO know is that he can play defense.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
That’s all I ask, is for a slick fielding SS
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Brandon Crawford is one slick fielding SS
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
THANK YOU BASEBALL GODS!
Well, I am still mad at them for Posey….
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
he hasn't
been to Richmond.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Not for rehab but he was in Richmond last year.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
sorry
I meant this year.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Carl Crawford had been acquired for Zito
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
He actually was supposed to start in AAA but got injured in ML ST and is rehabbing in A+. Bay area kid and I like him, just wish he could hit.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Even though I am sad and will miss Buster, as I'm sure everyone is and will,
I’m looking forward to seeing Belt, Brandon, and that catcher guy play. Life must go on.
I hope for as fast a recovery as possible and hope that
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
by fracon on May 26, 2011 10:25 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Looking at the Play
Ok it looked dirty because Buster wasn’t even blocking the the plate correctly and he didn’t even have the ball. Do I think Cousins had bad intentions with his hit? No I don’t think he intended to hurt buster. He probably didn’t see that he dropped the ball so he just did the first thing that came to mind and that was to jar the ball loose. But with the advantage of slow mo he could have slide in and got the plate anyway. It just sucks. We finally get a good young player and this shit happens.
Shift-A Hi guys
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by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:27 AM PDT reply actions
/needle scratch on turntable.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
"There is not seeing the ball well, and then there is that." - David B. Flemming describing an Aaron Rowand AB.
by 1ManWolfPack on May 26, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow, I think I’ll just leave now
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by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
:)
Just a joke about the general tone of the board this morning
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
no you didn’t
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Excuse me?
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I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
You are excused.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
You know, there’s really no reason for you to be rude to me this morning. I’m sorry you’re upset. We’re all upset. I’m not interested in being your punching bag.
The San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry PC. Wasn’t trying to be rude. I was trying to respond in-kind to what I mistook for an ironically flip comment. I thought you were basically saying “Hai Guyz, what did i miss?.”
Again, apologies for making our mornings worse.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s ok, I understand tensions are running high. For the record, I was saying hey because I just moved and I’ve been without internet for the last day and a half. I figured I’d already missed the bulk of the discussion between last night and this morning and there was really nothing to add. Plus I just think it’s polite when you Shift-A to say hello since you’re basically butting in on already in progress conversations.
The San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Cool.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Awww, if I could I’d give all the McCoven who needed them hugs.
The San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm, I don’t really handle crying well, but I’m good on the screaming.
The San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
You’d need to dole out a lot of hugs. Morale is pretty low here.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
"There is not seeing the ball well, and then there is that." - David B. Flemming describing an Aaron Rowand AB.
by 1ManWolfPack on May 26, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Awww, I really wish I could hug all of you!
Hugs for anyone who wants them
The San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey.
hug
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
/hugs back
The San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
This is depressing.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
"There is not seeing the ball well, and then there is that." - David B. Flemming describing an Aaron Rowand AB.
by 1ManWolfPack on May 26, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
well that’s some consolation too. Dude won it all.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
via Damon Bruce
Favorite all-time Giants?
The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
by slurpster03 on May 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
there was a second spitter
on the gravelly road!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Who happens to be a homophobe!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
wow
i didn’t think it was dirty, but that is pretty bad.
by Jason Covey on May 26, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I don't think it is dirty
because the rules allow for it which means it is expected that you try to jar the ball loose from the catcher if that is the only way you can score.
If the rules were different this injury would never have occurred.
STOP THIS SHIT
NO ONE IS ARGUING THAT HE INTENDED TO RUN INTO POSEY! HE THOUGHT HE HAD THE BALL! AS YOU CAN CLEARLY FUCKING SEE, THE BALL IS BEHIND POSEY! HE HAD NO WAY OF SEEING IT!
HE WAS TRYING TO GET POSEY TO DROP IT!
Yeah, the guy has fully admitted that he was not going for the plate, but was instead trying to get Posey to drop the ball. This is information we already had. That’s why the question is whether there should be a rule change. Do we want THAT to be legal? Because it is right now.
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
"Things I never thought I'd see #47783: Schwarzenegger applauding Ryan Rohlinger" -- Your mother, Nov. 3, 2010.
This.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
No less witty then debating a subject that isn’t disputed.
If people continue to post photos instead of providing a link, I will start flagging them as spam.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Many are still disputing it, on radio, news, etc.
And even photos before the injury? That seems a little gestapo…
There have been a half dozen posted already, plus additional links to gifs, video replays, and other things. We have all the information we need to come to the rather obvious conclusion that he was trying to knock the ball out.
Out of respect for people who don’t want to look at those photos, please don’t dogpile on with more redundant ugliness that they’re forced to look at before clicking. It accomplishes nothing and serves no purpose; so I will flag any more such photos that are posted as opposed to linking.
And congratulations, you win the Godwin’s Law pool. Try referencing something Orwellian instead next time instead.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2011/5/26/2191081/rule-change-please#68187020
/shrug
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
I said “clean”, not chicken scratched with subjective annotations, but this is going no where. We need to agree to disagree.
Quibbling about using the line function instead of the brush too in MS Paint misses the point. Just use links from now on instead of trolling.
Some people find the pictures of Pablo’s surgery interesting, but have ceased posting photos because they clearly make some people uncomfortable. Take the hint.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Trolling?
I think you need to learn what the term means…
Pictures depicting the awkwardness or severity of the injury I totally agree with. Objective pictures showing the mechanics of the play (before the injury, mind you) for the purpose of discussion, is not trolling.
Why does the non injury pictures of the play bother people? Because they know what is going to happen next? We already know what happened…
And I haven’t posted one picture from the game. I have no hint to have to take…
It's been discussed.
Reproducing the images ad nauseum despite the wishes of others is trolling.
Invoking the gestapo would also probably qualify.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Should be prefaced
That the decision to run into the catcher is not a split second decision, but does mean he’s not seeing the entire play as he’s running down the line.
Favorite all-time Giants?
The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
by slurpster03 on May 26, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
He thought he had the ball, theres no way that he could have seen the ball behind and between Posey’s legs. He was trying to knock it loose.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Not the point.
The point is he thought Buster had the ball and his only chance to make the game winning run was to knock it out.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
This is just Damon Bruce being Damon Bruce.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Buster will heal
Damon Bruce will, sadly, remain Damon Bruce.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I hear they are developing a fucktardectomy, so maybe there’s hope.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
looking at the collision and mechanism
it could be a Maisonneuve fracture. Would be bad in a way, he’d need 6 weeks of time to heal the ligament between the tibia and fibula. This might be a ‘best case scenario’…
By Carl Steward
csteward@bayareanewsgroup.com
Posted: 05/26/2011 09:56:57 AM PDT
Updated: 05/26/2011 10:08:06 AM PDT
Giants catcher Buster Posey will not be playing again any time soon, that much is known in the aftermath of the injuries he suffered in Wednesday night’s 7-6 loss to Florida.
Unconfirmed reports Thursday morning say Posey has a broken ankle as well as ligament damage.
Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval, who is sidelined with a broken hand, took to Twitter to report what no one affiliated with the team is confirming: “Good morning I feel so bad because we lost buster for rest of the season it’s gonna be hard with out him.”
However, Giants general manager Brian Sabean cautioned people not to believe all of the published reports.
“What’s being reported is not factual,” Sabean said. “They probably got it half right.”
As the team waits for official word on the extent of Posey’s ankle and leg injuries suffered when he was bowled over by Florida’s Scott Cousins, San Francisco has brought up first baseman Brandon Belt and 29-year-old reserve catcher Chris Stewart from Triple-A Fresno. Also summoned from the minor leagues Thursday was shortstop Brandon Crawford, a former Foothill High of Pleasanton star.
Check back for more on this breaking news story.
That would confirm the suggestion that it would be a Maisonneuve fracture. 6 weeks non-weightbearing, after stabilizing the ankle by surgery
by SFGAmsterdam on May 26, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
OH GOD
Reading this, I just remembered the Giants medical staff is kind of shit.
by chilibean_3 on May 26, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think that’s true anymore. I
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
stan conte went undercover in LA
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Please no knee injury please no knee injury
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope it's just to the ankle, and the knee is not involved.
if the knee is not involved, that’s definitely a good thing. Ankle and knee injury combined would be bad
by SFGAmsterdam on May 26, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
AmyG tweets
and Urbane suggested knee damage, so hopefully (!) that’s the part Sabean is talking about.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m not sure Mycheal is very urbane. And he really doesn’t need another extraneous letter in his name.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
you are shorting him on the vowels, friend
it’s “Miyeaeeacheaeeael Urbaenee”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
we’ve heard a ton of different reports. If it is knee ligament damage, I would expect that Posey’s catching days are over.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
look, you are a good guy, a good fan. but you speculate too much and its really hard to read into anything you say that are pure speculation.
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
by Unitard on May 26, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Plus
Posting “career-ender” repeatedly isn’t exactly constructive. If someone wants to brace for the worst that’s their choice and that’s fine. But I’m sure some people would happily go without it.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
We are all speculating at this point. Show me one person who knows 100% what the diagnosis is.
And if I want to say that it’s a potential career-ender in terms of catching days, that’s my perogative. I’m not in this for other people’s feelings.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Lots of people are telling you to just be quiet and stop stir shit up
Please take the hint and read between the lines.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
by jctGamer on May 26, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
so everyone can speculate but I can’t, because you’d rather not hear worst-case?
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
You're welcome to speculate, and you have done so. That's fine.
However, saying it over and over and over again when many people are clearly very upset by this whole situation is not constructive.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
No, because you are clearly just trolling. We know what the worst case is. People have been trying to tell you this politely, but apparently you are either too obtuse to read between the lines or just flat out doesn’t care about the wishes of the community in general.
Like Scott Cousins, you have a clear path to the plate, but you are choosing to initiate contact.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
by jctGamer on May 26, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
This is an excellent analogy.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not believing anything until I get the official word as right now it’s more people twittering things all over the place and it sounds more like gossip and rumors more than anything else.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on May 26, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Also, Intentional Talk...
ISS (Idiot Sample Size)
The principal supporting business now is rage. -- Richard Hugo
by Timorous Me on May 26, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Kind of expected. I never really thought much of it until now.
by chilibean_3 on May 26, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I think we should retire the Juggernate home plate collision with the Chinese catcher pictures. I admit that I would laugh at them but in the wake of everything that’s happened I think we just need to put it to rest.
God sometimes I hate baseball so so much.
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It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
she’s a harsh mistress, isn’t she?
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
She's knows we'll keep coming back though.
Women Baseball.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I actually really dislike the construction “I’ve got”.
“I have” is fine. “I have got”? Bleh.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I always write/say “I’ve got” knowing it kinda sounds dumb. Just like “kinda”!
by chilibean_3 on May 26, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I got should be acceptable
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
My guilty language pleasure is actually contracting “going to”.
Not into “gonna”. No. Not that.
I say “guhnoo”. For some reason. I don’t know why. It just comes out that way. But I like it.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry to see Posey hurt so badly.
Makes it much less fun to not have each teams best 25 out there. Tough week for both teams.
Best wishes for Buster’s full recovery
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Yeah, this has been a sucky week for teams in the NL West.
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by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
As you posted this,
Somewhere, Brandon Allen contracted diptheria.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Can I get a motherfucking moment of silence, for this small chronic break?
/inhales
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:39 AM PDT reply actions
There needs to be a rule change
I should be like a runner going into second, there needs to be a clear attempt to the plate. Collisions will still happen but you should not be allowed to just take the catcher out without making a play for the plate. Which is what clearly happened here. Cousins made NO play for the plate and that is wrong.
pgammo Peter Gammons
by robneyer
McCourt is making payroll by, according to MLB official, ’taking future payments right now, robbing Peter to pay Paul."
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
awesome
Let’s buy the Doyers AND the Mets! Contraction FTW!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
who by Giants law, make them their AA team. and Have Bi-weekly barry bonds bobble head giveaway night.
by Jason Covey on May 26, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
This has been a shitty week for baseball. Buster, De La Rosa, the Dodgers mess, the Mets mess, fan died sliding down a stair rail at Coors….ugh.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I didn't hear about De La Rosa or a fan dying.
Shit.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Sliding down a stair rail? Ugh
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
what
I do this all the time. Gonna stop right now
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I know, what are the chances?
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Isn't this what Enron did? Recognize profits far in advance of receiving?
DLOLdgers
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
The Marlins have to be expecting retaliation
And should be fine with it. They dealt with the same situation after Brett Hayes got trucked by Nyjer Morgan (granted, Morgan was quick the jerk about it), and Volstad threw at Morgan. I’m sure they’re prepping Stanton or Sanchez to wear one, go to first, and have that be that.
My thoughts exactly
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
why even bother though?
They need to take this game, and I’d prefer Vogelsong to have as few baserunners as possible to avoid the sweep.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Seriously...
and all the people against retaliation, saying the collision was “part of the game”… well so is retaliation. Don’t be hypocritical by employing a double standard. Be consistent…
LOL false premise.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
There should not be retaliation.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It’s going to happen, though.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
What will that accomplish?
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by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Fucking Rage.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Might help the mental state of the team
Kinda puts a baseball “finality” on an event like this. It’s not like RV is gonna bean someone. Have their guy wear a fastball in the back, Angel warns both benches, and it’s over.
MIGHT help the MENTAL STATE of the team?
Thanks, Freud.
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by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
"So, Mr. Zito, tell me about your mother."
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
“Actually, may I address that question?” – Pat the Bat
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on May 26, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Just as plays at the plate are baseball, so is retaliation.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Retaliation is stupid.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
The culture of retaliation in baseball is going away
Starting with that Clemens/Piazza shit, and it’s increasingly outmoded. If there had been a huge brawl last night in the heat of the moment, that would be one thing. But throwing at someone the day after an incident? What does that accomplish?
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
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by Murray, Present on May 26, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
If it was LaRussa, he’d throw at half the Marlin’s lineup and then a few players sitting on the bench just for good measure. Which is another reason why I hate LaRussa
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on May 26, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
stewardsfolly Carl Steward
Belt and Stewart drove from Fresno at 6 am, Crawford flew from Bakersfield. No lineup yet.
6 minutes ago
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
No drive to the big leagues is sucky
Plus leaving Fresneck for San Francisco! BEST DRIVE EVER!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
This is accurate.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
But the party still jumpin’ cuz my mama ain’t home!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Hey, have a rec
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 26, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
That would be the greatest drive of Chris Stewart’s life.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Stewart… Stewart… ?
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
-
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
HA HA
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by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
What the fuck?
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by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s “stewart” fro MADTv
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by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
People watched Mad TV? Sad.
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by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Mad TV wasn’t entirely bad. They had an amusing Gilmore Girls skit. And they had some pretty okay talent at times.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Most of their skits were pretty dumb, though.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Yup
Couldnt have said it better. And Stuart!
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I know people want to type in a lotta words here
but the runner veered off to hit a catcher who was not blocking the plate
Rules against it or not it was not a “clean play” it was a DIRTY PLAY
There is no fucking crying in baseball.
HEY. Let’s tighten our rally thongs. That is going to be one seriously pissed-off bunch of (World Champion) San Francisco Giants taking the field today, and everyone we play until the day Buster steps back onto the field is going to pay the fucking price. (Especially if they happen to be wearing a shade of teal that should never be publicly displayed outside 80’s theme parties and Bangkok brothels.) Until then, no whining.
11/1/2010
by HughG16 on May 26, 2011 10:45 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Well fucking said.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I wish a certain other TEAL and BLACK team with a fish mascot hit that hard
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Murray Smash
’Nuf said.
The principal supporting business now is rage. -- Richard Hugo
by Timorous Me on May 26, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Insult to injury :(
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
They’ll totally pay the price by playing against a team with considerably less fucking talent than they had before! Yeah! Losing good players improves our chances of winning by replacing good players with FUCKING RAAAAAAAGE.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
There are healthier outlooks than this.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Do we have a spare Buster Posey? No? Then we best bring what we’ve fucking got. Hey, what’s this? A key? What’s it open? A big, orange-and-black storage locker full of angry? Awesome. Let’s use that.
11/1/2010
Anger rarely helps me do anything well.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
oh come now
it must help you get mad! HOWIE SMASH
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m even skeptical that anger would help me get mad. I can’t even masturbate when I’m angry. It’s a totally debilitating condition for me.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
You should get mad at yourself, and then you can have make-up jerking.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
SFGiants San Francisco Giants
#SFGiants roster moves: Posey placed on DL w/fracture to bone in lower left leg. Fontenot on DL w/groin strain. Ford DL w/ankle sprain.
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Soooo… not as bad as we thought?
I NEED MORE INFO DAMMIT!
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
by deuce deuce on May 26, 2011 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
We have to wait for the MRI and evaluation. I don’t like waiting either, but this is specialist stuff.
"It's too LATE to stop now!" - John Lee Hooker
This waiting game is the worst.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
A fracture is just a bone tear.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
This. If it’s just a fracture, it sucks but it’ll heel a lot faster than ligament tears.
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by Prussian Creole on May 26, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
you’d rather have a clean break of bone than a fracture which can splinter and/or never fully heal. at least with a clean break, you know when it’s healed and when it’s not.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes... this is true. But still this is better than ligaments.
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yeah, that’s not taking ligaments into account.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Sabean said they wouldn’t know that for a few hours.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Fractures show in xrays. Ligaments need MRI.
by out machine on May 26, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
If it hasn't been said yet:
I don’t blame Cousins. I blame Showtime.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I never trusted them.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Bruce Barry was a workin' man he used to load that econoline...
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
I had no interest in watching Dexter until one of my lit professors likened it to Lolita. And now I’m interested.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ll watch it after Bab 5, Torchwood, and Farscape, though.
So, long way to go.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
meh, it's alright
The show really dive bombs after the third season but the first two are absolutely fantastic and I would recommend them to everyone
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
The Showtime curse…we should’ve known.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
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by Murray, Present on May 26, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
YES
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not gonna mope about this one anymore
This is a resilient team, and they seem to overcome whatever is thrown in their path. We finally now have Belt up with the team for good, which is a major plus. Who knows when he might otherwise have been called up?
Not that losing Buster is a blessing in disguise, quite the contrary. But I think we’ll be just fine.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
Pablo can also return very soon. His return is predicated on basically whatever his threshold for pain is.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know about "fine."
Even before Posey’s injury, it was pretty clear we weren’t as good as at least a couple teams in the NL, let alone the AL.
But if THIS Giants team repeats as World Champions in 2011, it’ll be the stuff of legend.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Buster going down pretty much means that Huff needs to start hitting like he did last year.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
yep. And is it just me, or did Huff have the AB of the year last night when he tied it up?
He finally went the other way, and didn’t try to pull the ball. I think he’s just been trying to hit HRs lately instead of just focusing on getting hits.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
If Huff didn't get that hit.
We’d all be bitching about Huff, BUT WE’D STILL HAVE BUSTER POSEY
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Really, this whole thing comes back down to Javier Lopez.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
NOW WE’RE GOING DOWN A PRODUCTIVE PATH!!
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Do you think this will help Bochy wise up to the idea Lopez can’t get righties out?
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
He got Buster Posey out.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Heh… I thought it was clever.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Bruce Bochy and Joe West.
But what’s done is done.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Wait, so obviously Belt is on the 40-man, but it appears that Stewart and Crawford are not. I wonder what corresponding moves will be made to open up space since the 40-man looks like it’s completely full right now.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
Buster, Derosa to 60 day DL
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by coolandtough on May 26, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Did anyone ever say what actually happened to Mark DeRosa? I know they said he was going to fly to Cleveland or something to see the wrist specialist…but then what?
He’s going to have to have the Skywalker Procedure.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
He’ll be more machine than man when he’s done.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
But 79% less whine!
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Android Baseball
We’re so close
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
Just kidding. Actually looks like they DFA Rohlinger and Sosa.
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by coolandtough on May 26, 2011 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Won’t happen.
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by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
joecapMARLINS joe capozzi
Scott Cousins left 2 vm messages 4 buster Posey. Says he didn’t sleep last night. “last thing I wanted 2 do was break guys leg”
GITP:: Rowand The Renteria Game Logs!
Yeah, it looked like the first thing he wanted to do was break Posey's shoulder.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
its not like the marlins giants have some heated rivalry. He was just trying to jar the ball loose. but he should have made more of a play for the plate
by Jason Covey on May 26, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
“It was a great feeling to help this team win. I don’t care where we’re at.”
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by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
He seems like a good guy
I can’t hate on him at all. He said all the right things and expressed sincere concern for Buster while being honest about what he has to do for the Marlins.
At least he’s not like Padilla.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't hate the guy.
It’s unfortunate. I think he tried making a play for the ball, and if a giant did it, we’d support him. With that said. Buster :(
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I am looking forward to seeing Crawford play
I have been told that his style is impetuous. His defense is impregnable.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
and his fortress is in penetrable!
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I just hope he doesn’t want to eat our children
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by coolandtough on May 26, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
What in the...?
The #SFGiants designated both Ryan Rohlinger and Henry Sosa for assignment to make room for Stewart and Crawford on the 40-man roster.
SF_Giants Just now
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Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Does Alex Hinshaw know where the gold is buried or something?
by Every6thDay on May 26, 2011 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
The Legend of Hinshaw’s Gold!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
He's the lost Dutchman.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Fucking this!
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Somewhere, Judy is weeping while napping in a church
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
WEEPING WHILE NAPPING
I LOVE THAT BAND
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
This just keeps getting worse.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Nobody is going to claim Rohlinger
Nobody.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Still, the thought behind it is mind-blowing.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
I just wanted to post this.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
I'd still rather have a GODDAMN BACKUP THIRD BASEMAN.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
good news!
DeRosa will only be out for 59 days before “tweaking” his wrist in batting practice again!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
but who would claim the very important Hinshaw?
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
Everyone, that’s why we have to keep him safe on the 40 man
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
And somebody would claim Alex Hinshaw?!??
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
by EliminateMe on May 26, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh??
The San Francisco Giants are the World Champions.
by The Enchanter on May 26, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Did the FO lose the 60-day DL sign-up sheet?
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Just when I thought this day could not get worse.
Now I really need a hug.
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
"Things I never thought I'd see #47783: Schwarzenegger applauding Ryan Rohlinger" -- Your mother, Nov. 3, 2010.
/virtual hug
That’s all I got.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Thanks. Was all set to see Fresno play in June. Kind of hoping he gets picked up , though, for his sake.
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
"Things I never thought I'd see #47783: Schwarzenegger applauding Ryan Rohlinger" -- Your mother, Nov. 3, 2010.
I don’t see them picking him up, he’ll probably make it through waivers.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
WTF IS THIS SHIT
How has Hinshaw survived for so long?!
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
I think the FO has forgotten he exists.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
RHYRHOL?
SFGiants San Francisco Giants
To make room on 40-man roster for Crawford and Stewart, #SFGiants have designated Ryan Rohlinger and Henry Sosa for assignment
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Yeah but like jctgamer said, no one is going to claim RyRohl
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I definitely agree.
But Hinshaw seems more expendable. I guess it really doesn’t matter, since you can always DFA Hinshaw if we need RR in a pinch.
Buriss shows he can hit
How many infielders do we need?
Besides I thought Huff was going to play 3b??
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I am sure Burriss is a nice guy
But he has not shown he can hit at any level.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I have more pop that Manny Burriss at the plate, he has not shown he could hit, especially at the ML level.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Still but RickRohl > Hinshaw
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Maybe this will rejuvinate us like Morneau and the Twins in '09 and '10.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
The Yankees would be who? The Marlins? Braves?
by Grant_ME_MERCY on May 26, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I dunno yet.
WE’LL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Regenerate, Buster!
He will come back as Super Saiyan Buster.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
Please follow my Twitter
by Murray, Present on May 26, 2011 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
HIS BATTING AVERAGE: OVER 9000!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be catchers
It’s by far the worst position on the field to play
Can't spell "Colletti" without LOL.
Unless you want to be a big time manager
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
Please follow my Twitter
by Murray, Present on May 26, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
What?
Catcher is the position easiest to break into the majors, so is long snapping. At 12 years old my dad converted me to a catcher, and at 15 (since I did not play football younger) he taught me how to long snap. This lead to my career in IT obviously.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Most likely maybe… I wouldn’t call being a catcher easy.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Crap, that sucks. Sorry guys.
You can do it Ian! You can do it Ian! Help the Rockies out! That is what I me-an.
by frightened inmate #2 on May 26, 2011 10:58 AM PDT reply actions
LOL
no one can dance like that anymore
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Do these DFAs mean they'll have an extra spot on the 40 man if Buster goes on the 60 day DL?
GITP:: Rowand The Renteria Game Logs!
Yes
This space reserved for Jose Reyes
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Bright Side: I am looking forward to this feature
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That was a cool movie, but the whole escape sequence at the end was kind of dumb.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
The Illusionist is worse.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on May 26, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Is it? I was kind of looking forward to it, too.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s kinda dumb.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
HAAA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
You know what's weird, in retrospect? I just remembered this
Last night during the ninth inning of this game my autistic brother (who was in bed) screamed at the top of his lungs and ran out of his bedroom. And he doesn’t usually do that. I wonder if he has a sixth sense about these things.
He was just sent down to AA the other day
Favorite all-time Giants?
The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
by slurpster03 on May 26, 2011 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
His career reminds me of the movie, Sugar
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Opps, omit that comma. I wasn’t calling you sugar, sugar.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks
That reminds me of that stuff, Honey
by posey yaknowsy on May 26, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
lol
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I didn't choose to be a Giants fan, I was born into it. November 1, 2010 World Champions.
Proud Adoptive Parent of one of the best Five Tool Players, The Machine.
FIRST THE SHARKS!?!?!? NOW THIS?!?!?!?
Well… what the fuck?
Randy Hahn - "The Man With The Big Butt - Patrick Marleau - we like him and we cannot lie..."
Ugly time to be a bay area sports fan
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 26, 2011 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Way too much shit going down with Posey for the writers to post what the lineups are for today I guess.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
What's the use in posting the lineup
We can’t even LOL at it any more…
Can't spell "Colletti" without LOL.
It was by birthday last night and I was at the game
Worst birthday ever..
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
You're Miguel Tejada?!?!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
SB Nation Votes
Are collisions like the one Wednesday night that destroyed Buster Posey’s season a good and necessary part of the game?
Yes 17%, 261 votes
No. It’s time for MLB and the players to do something 82%, 1241 votes
1502 votes
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
Almost exactly opposite on ESPN.com
83% Part of the game
17% Something needs to be done
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
That tells you something about the people that spend a lot of time there.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal
#RedSox on rampage: 21 runs last 12 innings. #Padres 12 runs last nine games. #MLB
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
He typed that with one hand
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Or with his buttcheeks.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I wish I could x out individual Twitter trending topics
‘cuz I’d definitely x out Bengie Molina.
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
I’m not sure why Molina is really being considered as a possible option. He’s a demonstrably worse option than Eli Whiteside right now.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
We can still win the NL West
so let’s go do it
There's only one thing to do.
WIN THE WHOLE FUCKIN’ THING!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Whenever Buster comes back
I’m bringing a sign that simply says “TEOFGABATGITBTEABAOPPSHFAE” to the game.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
pandoval48 Pablo Sandoval
Talking further within our team, I might have misspoken and hopefully Buster isn’t out for the season
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
I think someone wrote that for Pablo.
Doesn’t sound like his normal tweets.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
“upon further reflection, perhaps i was untactful in my previous tweet.”
by NeifiPerezz on May 26, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
“I believe my precipitous premature post may have perturbed possible people. Please pardon! Sincerely, Pablo J. Sandoval, Esq.”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
In no way was that tweet written by someone other than Pablo
Ryan Cavan: Probably better than you think.
LOL Giants damage control in action
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
"I have a prepared statement I would like to read at this time"
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
“Printed on 100% Recycled Paper. Thank you and good night.”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
His broken leg just needs to calm down
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
The dictated this to me…
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
They
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
The hardest thing for foreign born players to grasp is the American insistence on being protected from any possible unpleasantness.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
lineup
CF Torres, SS Burriss, 2B Sanchez, 1B Huff, RF Ross, LF Rowand, C Whiteside, P Vogelsong.
GITP:: Rowand The Renteria Game Logs!
Who cares
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Freddy Sanchez
New Number 3 hitter!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
He is hot
4 hits last night, 8 game on base streak, 7 were from hits, 4 multi hit games
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
we don’t have a 3rd baseman?
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
where are the new guys????????
I need something to distract me and Rowand, Burriss, and Whitey will not do the trick.
/vomits
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
Wow, that is notsomething I want to see on a daily basis
This sucks
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 26, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
The goggles!
They do nothing!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL BURRELL
LOL BELT
wtf Rowand? for real? I’m not watching this game. forget it
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
if
Belt woke up at 5 to drive up to SF, I think it’s ok if he doesn’t start.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
there’s also only 8 hitters. I assume Tehaha is in there but doesn’t deserve mention anymore?
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on May 26, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Awesome
No Migsucky, no 3B either.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
OH GOD IT
#SFGiants lineup vs. Fla.: CF Torres, SS Burriss, 2B Sanchez, 1B Huff, RF Ross, LF Rowand, C Whiteside, P Vogelsong.
OH GOD, IT!
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
by deuce deuce on May 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez will throw a NO-NO
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on May 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
no 3B yay
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
not sure people would really notice
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on May 26, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
If we were healthy
Tejada would have been benched a while ago.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
literally insult to injury
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Tejada 7th before Eli
"Though that reminds me of a quality razor and mr. t story
he said once nellie was freaking out in locker room telling them how badly they sucked in first half. And he was so made he didn’t realize he hadn’t zipped up from his pee and his junk was hanging out." -Tafkasam
by Badly Browned on May 26, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
So we aren't playing a 3B today?
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Last night...
… wass probably the only time I’ve ever wished that AJ Pierzynski was still the Giants catcher.
It's nice we called up Belt and Crawford to sit on the bench
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Well I don’t think Crawford is there yet but yes for Belt.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
I don’t even care about today’s game.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
/post fail
I am ashamed because, I can’t get away from this story, UI have to get off teh board to get some work done. So my solution? Turn on KNBR and listen to Gary Radnich.
/hangs head in shame.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on May 26, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
To Quote MY Favorite Movie Zulu
Pte. Thomas Cole: Why is it us? Why us?
Colour Sergeant Bourne: Because we’re here, lad. Nobody else. Just us.
We cannot mourn forever….we must carry on.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
"There is not seeing the ball well, and then there is that." - David B. Flemming describing an Aaron Rowand AB.
by 1ManWolfPack on May 26, 2011 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
THAT
is a great movie, and I’m sorry I only saw it last year.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
It's a great film...
it’s one of those movies that I find incredibly quotable.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
"There is not seeing the ball well, and then there is that." - David B. Flemming describing an Aaron Rowand AB.
by 1ManWolfPack on May 26, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Condolences from a Rangers fan
That’s devastating news. FWIW, I think you guys aren’t in the least bit hypocritical about asking for a rule change now— when it would obviously come too late for Posey. I hope he recovers back into his old self quickly. Injuries feel so much worse than game losses, especially when it happens to someone so young or valuable to the team. Posey is both :(
by dalboslaston on May 26, 2011 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Thanks.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
"There is not seeing the ball well, and then there is that." - David B. Flemming describing an Aaron Rowand AB.
by 1ManWolfPack on May 26, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m sure that many of us already agreed that violent home plate collisions were unnecessary and detract from the game. Now there’s just a little more incentive for us to get behind something like that.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
by deuce deuce on May 26, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, didn’t mean to sound like no one cared before, just think the accusation is moot either way.
by dalboslaston on May 26, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Indeed. Regardless of one’s stance on the matter before, a collision and injury like this really brings things into perspective.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
by deuce deuce on May 26, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Classy move
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Some girl who doesn't know baseball just texted me:
“Did something happen to Busted Posey?”
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Unfortunate, but Acceptable
She is a girl. You don’t think she should be able to get mad at you for not knowing something about fashion or interior design do you?
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL WUT
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Exactly
Well, lipstick at least, maybe not cooking.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I was just thinking of the irony (probably not right usage) there, that she called him Busted, when he is in fact, busted.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Because, fashion and interior design is something only girls know.Amirite
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 26, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Unless you're a guy who's teh gay
Can't spell "Colletti" without LOL.
I spent my whole life thinking I was straight. Dammit!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Not exclusively, but usually. Sorry, I was just trying to think up girly things that I wouldn’t know anything about. Although, my wife and daughters have been skooling me on fashion.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
They prefer to be called chicks.
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
DAMES
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Never speak to her again
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Predictive Texting FTL
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
There's a game today?
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
In other weird news
My gf mother was awake at 5 am today. My gf’s ex bf shows up at her door, looking for my gf, tired and shaken. What is weird about this, is The exbf lives in SF, mother lives in Tahoe and we live in San Diego.
Gf mother was awake at 5 am btw, trying to get news on Buster Posey. Family=Awesome
Time to repeat in '11!
this takes too much concentration to read through
by NeifiPerezz on May 26, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Odds on Cousins being in the Marlins lineup?
1,000,000 to 1?
I wouldn’t be surprised if he was since everyone played late last night.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
He did not sleep last night
I doubt it.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
someone just asked me to sort an excel spreadsheet for them
how are these people employed?
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
They’re called teachers and they’re responsible for your children’s—and mine’s—education.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
What’s an excel speadsheet?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I once had to train somebody in Excel. She kept forgetting how to enter an individual cell.
It was frustrating.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
excel
Aw, man, I’ve been spelling this wrong for years.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Oh god
Keith Law is saying he thinks this may speed up a Reyes trade
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Goodbye, Wheeler
Nice knowing you =/
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I kind of agree
If the Giants are still playing for this year, it makes filling that hole that much more important. Also, spoiler alert when posting about the Baseball Today podcast.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Its not like I'm revealing the end of Seven or something
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Still
You know a lot of other people listen to it and might actually not want to know all of the details about it before listening. All I’m asking for is something in the subject line to alert me to it.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Lets not lose focus
Panda did not exist last year, well barely. He is back! He is killing it!
Drop of Posey is big, but Panda’s upgrade from replacement SS or 3B is pretty close to the same. This is a team that without Panda soared to 1st, and last year won the WS.
We can do this without Posey, and he might even come back this year. Rockies lost one of their starters and the Dbacks are in second, I would not say they are a big threat.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s back in my mind too. Unfortunately, in reality, he’s hitting off a tee.
The San Francisco Giants are the World Champions.
by The Enchanter on May 26, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Correction
Panda was killing it. The hammate bone injury is supposed to zap power. Also, last year Huff didn’t suck and Burrell was playing much better. Also, last year’s Uribe was worlds better than Migsucky.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
The hammate bone injury is supposed to zap power.
Do you have a source for that?
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Keith Law said it
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
A lot of people say this, but he’s the one we know for sure said it.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
IT MUST BE TRUE
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 26, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
While I can see where he’s coming from, the Giants also took first place in the NL West with Sandoval hurt. Now they’re essentially exchanging Posey for Sandoval. Time should be taken to sort through everything before any hasty decisions are made.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
by deuce deuce on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
exactly
you beat me to it
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Pandas still a few weeks away
You’re talking like he’s coming back tomorrow
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
3 game lead
He is back in 2-3 weeks. Season is not lost, and we MIGHT even hold that lead in the division.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
No, but the Giants currently hold a 2.5 game lead over the Diamondbacks for the NL West lead. The point is, Sandoval will definitely be back sooner rather than later. I don’t think Keith Law is saying that the Giants are going to trade for Jose Reyes tomorrow either.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
by deuce deuce on May 26, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
The Splash sez
The Giants have announced that Posey has a “fracture to bone in lower left leg.” That’s from a Tweet they sent out announcing that Posey is going onto the DL. Their announcement also says Fontenot is on the DL with a groin strain and Ford with an ankle sprain. Also official: Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford and Chris Stewart are joining the big-league team.
Read more
Fracture to bone is official?
No torn ligaments?
"Though that reminds me of a quality razor and mr. t story
he said once nellie was freaking out in locker room telling them how badly they sucked in first half. And he was so made he didn’t realize he hadn’t zipped up from his pee and his junk was hanging out." -Tafkasam
by Badly Browned on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
No one has said anything further yet. We’re all still in the dark about the remaining injuries and the timeline to recovery.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
by deuce deuce on May 26, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
MRI results are still pending.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Ugh
I hate waiting for these kinds of things.
Just had to do this when my brother broke his arm a couple weeks ago.
"Though that reminds me of a quality razor and mr. t story
he said once nellie was freaking out in locker room telling them how badly they sucked in first half. And he was so made he didn’t realize he hadn’t zipped up from his pee and his junk was hanging out." -Tafkasam
by Badly Browned on May 26, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
Don’t know.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
The ligaments are a bigger deal in my opinion
Hopefully it’s just a broken bone
/weeps at the previous statement
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Let’s hope that’s an exhaustive diagnosis.
by Your mother on May 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
The FO needs to post the Xrays and MRI report somewhere. We need details!!!
The San Francisco Giants are the World Champions.
by The Enchanter on May 26, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
NOW!!!!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
As a small positive distraction
Barry Bonds offered to pay for Byran Stow’s kid’s education. That’s a nice gesture.
GITP:: Rowand The Renteria Game Logs!
BREAKING NEWS!!!
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on May 26, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
guess I missed it before? when did this come out?
GITP:: Rowand The Renteria Game Logs!
by coolandtough on May 26, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Last week, I think.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
ah. was wondering why i hadn’t seen anyone mention it. stupid east coast…
GITP:: Rowand The Renteria Game Logs!
by coolandtough on May 26, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
/jumps off roof
JimBowdenESPNxm JIM BOWDEN
by extrabaggs
Nats should offer Pudge to Giants and give at-bats to their young catchers
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Oh fucking hell.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
by deuce deuce on May 26, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
We already have a catcher that can’t hit
by Sabean_Is_Iago on May 26, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
lol verge of 3000 hits
(Yes, I know he’s old and creaky.)
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Will they take Rowand?
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on May 26, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
SAY!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Rowand+ Zito for Pudge and broken pitcher Strausburg
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on May 26, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
HE SHALL BE LIVAN
AND HE SHALL BE A GOOD MAN!
I saw that sack break up a no-hitter in the 6th inning last week!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on May 26, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I loved it.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on May 26, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
they should – not for anything in return. just because it’s the right thing to do.
by NeifiPerezz on May 26, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ll take him for free but I wouldn’t give anything up for him.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
/sigh
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Broken bones heal. Giants have to hope MRI shows no devastating ligament damage in ankle or knee. That’s what puts careers in jeopardy.
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2011/5/26/2191849/on-the-magic-of-buster-posey#comments
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I usually come here for news
Today it’s for the collective throw-yourself-down-the-stairs party. I will just help myself to some of this punch over here while I lace up my Nike Windrunners.
I'm in Stockholm
and this just about spoiled the otherwise beautiful day. Stupid Sweden. I blame the immigrants.
Classy Affeldt is classy
(I just wish he pitched a little better)
by Croix de Candy Maldonado on May 26, 2011 12:13 PM PDT reply actions
Snow vs Posey
8 1/2 yrs ago, everyone was applauding the play at the plate with JT Snow and Ivan Rodriguez. How awesome it would have been if Pudge had dropped the ball….
Great Job JT! In your face Marlins!
But it didn’t happen that way then. Now, another Marlins/Giants collision at the plate happens, and this time, it’s a bad play?
The only difference was that Pudge had set himself anticipating/expecting the collision & it appears that Buster did not.
Check out the Jeff Passan column here: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;ylt=AiUHAYhjH9P2vJtp9vVnogRvLYF?slug=jp-passan_buster_posey_injury_home_plate_collisions_052711
He’s right. No one would bat an eye if it would’ve been Eli Whiteside. Or how about if it happened to A.J. Pierzynski? No complaints then, that’s for sure.
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